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The Controversial Journey of the Kohinoor Diamond: From Mughal Emperors to the British Crown

The Controversial Journey of the Kohinoor Diamond: From Mughal Emperors to the British Crown

The recent coronation of King Charles III was a spectacle of royal grandeur, but one notable gem was absent: the 105-carat Kohinoor Diamond. This legendary stone, once the centerpiece of the Queen Mother’s crown, has been a source of contention between Britain and India for over a century, symbolizing the complex legacy of the British […]