Koh i Noor: The Trail of Misery and Bloodshed Begins

The most precious and coveted diamond of the Indian subcontinent still covers itself in mystery. No one knows its birthplace. But what we know is a series of conjectures trying to map out the story of Koh-i-Noor's origin. Let us dive into the thrilling journey of identifying this stone that opened the gates of wealth and misery for its owners.
Abdali’s coronation and the birth of Afghanistan; Image Source- Stars Unfolded

Abdali’s coronation and the birth of Afghanistan; Image Source- Stars Unfolded

Shah Shuja on the throne; Image Source- Wikimedia Commons

Shah Shuja on the throne; Image Source- Wikimedia Commons

Ranjit Singh; the lion king of Punjab; Image Source- Wikipedia

Ranjit Singh; the lion king of Punjab; Image Source- Wikipedia

The dispute over Koh-i-Noor’s possession; Image Source- Twitter

The dispute over Koh-i-Noor’s possession; Image Source- Twitter

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