The Koh-i-Noor (Persian for 'Mountain of Light'; / ˌkoʊɪˈnʊər / KOH-in-OOR), [b][4][5] also spelled Koh-e-Noor, Kohinoor and Koh-i-Nur, is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g). [a] It is part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.

May 6, 2021 · The Koh-i-Noor diamond (also Koh-i-Nur or Kūh-e Nūr) is one of the largest and most famous cut diamonds in the world. It was most likely found in southern India between 1100 and 1300. The name of the stone is Persian meaning ‘Mountain of Light’ and refers to its astounding size - originally 186 carats (today 105.6).

Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond is a 2017 book on the Koh-i-Noor diamond written by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand. [1] The gem is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g), and part of the British Crown Jewels .

Koh-i-noor, one of the world’s most famous diamonds, known for its size (105.6 carats) and the controversy concerning its ownership. Part of the British crown jewels since 1849, the Koh-i-noor is claimed by several countries, including India, which has demanded its return.

Mar 4, 2014 · A large diamond, valued at “half the daily expense of the whole world,” is mentioned in the memoirs of Babur (1483-1530), the first Mughal emperor of India. Babur’s diamond, thought to be the Koh-i-noor, changed hands many times and was owned by various Indian and Persian rulers over the centuries.

Apr 25, 2017 · The Koh-i-Noor, meaning the Mountain of Light in Persian, is the most famous jewel in the world with a long, bloody history and immense sentimental value associated with it The diamond was the largest known diamond of its time, being 793 carats in its original form at the time of discovery after which it was cut down to 186 carats while in ...

The Koh-i-Noor (also spelled Koh-i-Nûr and Kooh-è Noor) is a large, colourless diamond that was found near Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, India, possibly in the 13th century. [1] The name means Mountain of Light in the Persian language.

With centuries of war, rebellion, murder and torture in its history, the Koh-I-Noor is still believed to carry a curse, one which will gift its owner the power and right to rule the world, but it also promises that they will meet with misfortune and death.

Jan 15, 2016 · One of the most famous diamonds in the world, and once considered to be the world’s largest, the Koh-i-Noor is deeply shrouded in mystery and myth, alongside factual origins.

Dec 9, 2016 · The Koh-i-Noor is one of the world's most controversial diamonds. It has been the subject of conquest and intrigue for centuries, passing through the hands of Mughal princes, Iranian warriors...