Koh i Noor: The Jewel of the British Crown
The trail of tragedy, greed, and bloodshed caused by Koh-i-Noor ends on its final destination in the British heartland. But how did this happen? Let us embark on this journey to discover how the diamond was into adopted English tastes.

The Koh-i-Noor encrusted in an armlet by Ranjit Singh which became an heirloom; Image Source - Wikimedia Commons

The boy king, Duleep Singh; Image Source - Wikipedia

A sketch of Koh-i-Noor at the Great Exhibition; Image Source- Twitter

Queen Victoria wearing the Koh-i-Noor in her brooch; Image Source - Wikipedia

Kohinoor’s permanent residence in the British Crown; Image Source- DNA
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