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The Koh-i-Noor (Persian for 'Mountain of Light'; / ˌ k oʊ ɪ ˈ n ʊər / KOH-in-OOR), 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).
Learn how the Indian gem became a symbol of colonial conquest and a source of dispute among nations. Explore the true story of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, from its origins in ancient India to its place in 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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).
- Mark Cartwright
Learn how the Koh-i-Noor diamond, the 'Mountain of Light', became the most famous and controversial gem in the world. Explore its origins, its journey from India to Britain, and its role in the Mughal and Sikh empires.
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,...
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Learn about the fascinating story of the Kohinoor diamond, also known as the Star of India, and its journey from India to the British crown. Discover the legend, the facts and the secrets of the Golconda diamonds, the purest and largest diamonds in the world.
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