{"product_id":"8101-the-koh-i-noor-diamond","title":"The Koh-i-Noor Diamond","description":"\u003cb\u003e Shipping Note: This item usually arrives at your doorstep in 10-15 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Iradi Amini\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Roli Books\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2001\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 257\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8174360271\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver since the Koh-i-noor found its way to England, countless writers have speculated about its origins.  Was it the same as the Samantik Mani, the diamond that adorned the bracelet of Karna and Arjuna, legendary heroes of the Mahabharata?   Or was it Babur's diamond, as most historians and mineralogist seem to think? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 29 March 1849, Dalip Singh, the young Maharaja of the Punjab, had ratified the instrument surrendering his state to the British.  Article Three of this document provided that the Koh-i-noor (Mountain of Light), one of the most famous diamonds in the world, to be handed to Queen Victoria.  But in fact, the Kohinoor has never adorned the crown of a ruling British monarch, perhaps because it was reputed to bring ill luck, though legend has it that only men were affected. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne fabulous diamond whose value could feed the entire world for two and a-half-days.  Four races: Indian, Afghan, Persian and English, whose destinies were inextricably involved with this gem.  Only an Indian or a Persian could tell this great story with all its nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Iradi Amini \/ Roli Books \/ Paperback","offer_id":40785426251945,"sku":"8101","price":16.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/8101.jpg?v=1625521557","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/de\/products\/8101-the-koh-i-noor-diamond","provider":"The India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}