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Mughal emperors, renowned for their artistic and cultural influence, adorned themselves with gemstones that symbolized power ...
At least four countries — India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran — say the $400 million jewel was looted from them and should now be returned.
The most famous jewel worn by British royalty on stately occasions, the spectacular 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, is one that several countries, including India, say they would like back.
New Delhi: A day after India's solicitor general told the Supreme Court that it won't request the return of the 106-carat "Kohinoor" diamond, which is now part of the British crown jewels, the ...
The British East India Company started as a trading institution along with the French Compagnie des Indes and the Dutch East India Company in the ... a jewel in the crown, for the British monarch.
Shortly after British monarch Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sept. 8, the word “Kohinoor” began trending on Indian Twitter. It was a reference to one of the world’s most famous gems. The ...
India – ironically once called the ‘Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire’ – has now started calling for its own jewel, in one of Britain’s crowns, back.
For the coronation of King Charles III and the queen consort, she will wear a century-old crown that does not include the storied Koh-i-Noor diamond, taken from India under British rule.
The British crown jewels are worth even more money than you might imagine. Here's who inherited these treasures, along with Queen Elizabeth II's private jewelry collection. If you’ve ever seen ...