Nearly the coronation of Carlos IIIwho will assume the throne to replace the late Elizabeth IIPublic opinion debate about the origin of Koh – i – Noorhe world’s most famous diamond on the queen’s tiara. It’s about one of the most controversial gems in British historysince it is considered «symbol of conquest» against India.
The jewel, a sumptuous diamond of more than 105 carats that sits on the royal crown«trae painful memories of the colonial past» they assure from the Hindu government, despite the meager stories that have tried to be told around it.
Koh – i Noor, which means “mountain of light” in Persianis considered a national treasure English Embedded and proudly displayed in the crown, that behaves since the mandate of Queen Mary.
In fact, its placement in the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II brought the claim of historians, researchers and Indian authoritieswho insist on to be returned to the country from which it was extracted centuries ago.
The history of the jewel dates back to the 13th century.when diamonds were discovered and mined in the India. Its rarity quickly made it the object of covetousness of the great powers of the time, for which reason it passed through the hands of eminent Mongolian, Afghan and finally Iranian personalitieswhich gave it the name by which it is known.
How the diamond got into the hands of the British Crown
The British East India Company finally got hold of the treasure. There are different versions: according to English history, it was gifted to Queen Victoria in 1849 by the young Sikh EmperorMaharaja Duleep Singh, then about ten years old.
However, the boy’s mother, Rani Jindan, was allegedly manipulated and threatened to ratify a treaty that forced her to cede land to the British before they could seize the precious gem. Since then it has remained in possession of the crown English.
Queen Victoria was the one who wore it for the first time the diamond as a brooch before embedding it in the queen mary crownwhich adorns the head of all the new British queens.
Stretcher, the exception to the rule
It is expected that Queen Camilla is an exception and does not wear the Koh-i-Noor on the day of her coronation with King Carlos IIIthe next May 6th.
The decision It has been received with mixed reactions.: a historic and symbolic resignation for some, too little for others. India demands the return of the diamond since 1947 and its independencewithout any response.
Days after the coronation of the new sovereigns, the diamond will be exhibited at the Tower of Londonwhich will open on May 26, as part of the crown jewelsso it is assumed that there will be new controversies.
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