Why is Koh-i-Noor back in the news? Explained
- Posted on May 1, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Why is Koh-i-Noor back in the news? Explained
A remark by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the visit of Charles III has reignited the long-standing debate over the Koh-i-Noor. Originally weighing 191 carats and now 105 carats, the Koh-i-Noor passed through empires, from the Mughal court to Persia, Afghanistan, Punjab, and eventually the British Crown after the 1849 Treaty of Lahore. #Kohinoor #ZohranMamdani #IndiaUK
