INTERESTING facts about KOHINOOR

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  • The Kohinoor was mined from the Golconda region of Andhra Pradesh during the Kakatiya dynasty's reign.
  • Originally weighing 793 carats, its weight was subsequently reduced over the centuries after it was cut several times. It now weighs around 105 carats.
  • The Kohinoor Diamond is one of the most famous diamonds in the world.
  • In 1852, Queen Victoria decided to reshape the diamond and it was cut down to 108.93 carats.
  • After Queen Victoria’s death, the Kohinoor was set in the crown of Queen Alexandra, the wife of Edward VII, that was used at their coronation in 1902. The diamond was transferred to Queen Mary's crown in 1911, and finally to Queen Elizabeth's crown in 1937. When the Queen Mother died in 2002, it was placed on top of her coffin for the lying-in-state and funeral.
  • The Current owner of kohinoor diamond is the united kingdom.
  • Mahlak Deo was the first owner of the kohinoor diamond
  • the diamond is maybe cursed a HINDU TEXT dating back to 1306, ehen the Kohinoor"s appearance first recorded written that " only a woman can wear this DIAMOND ,and misfortune would befall any male owner.
  • not just INDIA , PAKISTAN also demanding for return of this DIAMOND(Kohinoor).
  • according to researchers ,the Kohinoor diamond passed the hands of many RULER"S. until it was inherited by mohammed shah
  • in the Persian language "KOHINOOR" means " mountain of light"
  • july 3rd 1850 is the date when KOHINOOR was presented to QUEEN VICTORIA





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