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Tuesday, 10 November 2015

kohinoor diamond return to india


Indians want the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond back, thus they are suing the Queen.


LONDON — a bunch of stars and business figures want Queen Elizabeth to return the Koh-i-noor, one among the globe best famous diamonds, back to India.


The 105-carat diamond, that is presently a part of the of the British crown jewels, is on show in theTower of London.



The gem was worn by the late queen mother at the coronation of her husband. it was mined in India,seized by the East India Company and given to Queen Victoria in the 1800s.


Now, a bunch of Indian business people and entertainment figures have, according to multiple reports, educated a legal team to start proceedings within the supreme court in London to induce the gem came back.


The group, that has named itself the Mountain of light, say the stone was seized from India under dubious circumstances and may be given back.


“The Koh-i-noor isn't simply a 105-carat stone, however a part of our history and culture and should undoubtedly be came back," Bollywood star Bhumicka Singh said.


The group is expected to make their case, oral communication that United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stole the gem, according to the times of Indiathat added that they will take it to the International Court of Justice.


Five years ago, British Prime Minister David Cameron rejected calls from Indian politicians to return the diamond, expression such a move would leave the British museum empty because it would set a set a precedent.


Queen Mother's funeral


Displayed in London at the nice Exhibition in 1851, the rose-cut of the Koh-i-Noor did not impress visitorsthus it was re-cut as an oval the following year. it's aforementioned to be unlucky for men to wear.

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