Koh-i-Noor Diamond

Koh-i-Noor Diamond

Koh-i-Noor Diamond

Commonly known as "Mountain of Light " from Persian , also spelled Kohinoor , Koh - e Noor or Koh - i- Nur is 105 carats ( 21. 6 g ) diamond that was once known as the largest diamond in the world . The Kohinoor originated at Golconda in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India . It is owned by various Sikh , Mughal and Persian rulers who fought bitterly over it at various points in history , and seize as destructive war time and again . After completely ignoring Maharaja Ranjit Singh 's will was finally seized by the East India Company and became part of the British Crown Jewels when British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli declared Queen of Queen Victoria India in 1877. It is a legend that anyone who has the Koh - i- Noor rule the world .

Koh-i-Noor Diamond

Chances curse associated with the ownership of the diamond dates back to the Hindu texts relating to the first confirmed appearance of diamonds in 1306. " He who owns this diamond will own the world , but will Also know all its misfortunes "

Koh-i-Noor Diamond