Story of Koh-i-noor
The Koh-i-noor was mined at Kollur Mine in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, under the rulership of the Kakatiya Dynasty. It is a 105.6 carats (21.6 gram) white diamond. It is currently a part of the British Crown. The stone had had been at the center of violence, murders, torture, mutilations and treachery in its long […]Read More
Kohinoor, the ‘Stolen’ Diamond’s Travel History
The ascent of Charles III to the British throne last week has, once again, rekindled demands for the return of the fabled ‘mountain of light’ diamond to India, over 175 years after it was obtained by the English. The ascent of Charles III to the British throne last week has, once again, rekindled demands on social media, […]Read More
