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The Koh-I-Noor Diamond

Iradj Amini

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A courtesan had told Nadir Shah that the priceless diamond lay hidden in Mohammed Shah's turban. Citing an ancient tradition, the victor demanded an exchange of headgear. At last the diamond was his. Or was it? Hastily he undid the folds? Wonderstruck at the gem's size, brilliance and beauty, he exclaimed, Koh-i-noor'! 1739: the gem now had a na...me. One 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. A Persian oilman's son who went on to virtually rule Golconda and its vast diamond mines. A Mughal prince, hated by history, who was sinned against as much as sinning. Only an Indian or a Persian could tell this great story with all its nuances.

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  • Iradj Amini was the last ambassador of the Shah of Iran in Tunisia. He was born in 1935 in Tehran. He completed his education in institutes in America, Iran and England in 1965, he joined the Iranian Foreign Service and was made the Ambassador to Tunisia. He has been living in Paris since 1992 and is a journalist by profession. Being a passionate historian, he visits India often and writes and researches extensively about Indian history.Another popular book written by Iradj would be Napoleon and Persia: Franco - Persian Relations Under the First Empire.

ISBN
9788174369277
Binding
Paperback
Page Extent
212
Weight (kg)
1.265
Height (in)
7
Width (in)
5
Subject
History
Published Date
21/06/13
Publisher
Roli Books

Author

  • Iradj Amini was the last ambassador of the Shah of Iran in Tunisia. He was born in 1935 in Tehran. He completed his education in institutes in America, Iran and England in 1965, he joined the Iranian Foreign Service and was made the Ambassador to Tunisia. He has been living in Paris since 1992 and is a journalist by profession. Being a passionate historian, he visits India often and writes and researches extensively about Indian history.Another popular book written by Iradj would be Napoleon and Persia: Franco - Persian Relations Under the First Empire.

ISBN
9788174369277
Binding
Paperback
Page Extent
212
Weight (kg)
1.265
Height (in)
7
Width (in)
5
Subject
History
Published Date
21/06/13
Publisher
Roli Books

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