And as the British monarchs or Prime Ministers come to India, the clamor grows louder than ever for the return of the Kohinoor literally the mountain of light. It is among the most famous diamonds in the world. It was found in the Kollur mine, on the river Krishna and presented by Mir Jumla to Shah Jahan, the emperor of Delhi. Nadir Shah, the conqueror won it by sword from Muhammad Shah a descendant of Shah Jahan. Nadir Shah's grandson Sha Rukh was forced to give it away to Ahmad Shah Abdali, another mighty invader who was from Afghanistan. Ahmad Shah's grandsons fought over it, and finally one named Shah Shuja prospered and he claimed the Kohinoor for himself. The Lion of Punjab, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh won a battle from Shah Shuja and it passed onto him as a spoil from the war. When his son lost a battle with the British, the stone made its way to England.
Once Maharaja Ranjeet Singh was asked the price of the Kohinoor, he said Paanch talwar, five swords was the price of the Kohinoor. Implying the Kohinoor had never been bought or sold so its value was not known, it had always been claimed as victory by the mightier sword five times before Ranjeet Singh got it. And that is how it shall probably be, if India is stronger it can lay claim over it. The stronger country's will will prevail.
Once Maharaja Ranjeet Singh was asked the price of the Kohinoor, he said Paanch talwar, five swords was the price of the Kohinoor. Implying the Kohinoor had never been bought or sold so its value was not known, it had always been claimed as victory by the mightier sword five times before Ranjeet Singh got it. And that is how it shall probably be, if India is stronger it can lay claim over it. The stronger country's will will prevail.
