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9 Famous Owners of Kohinoor Diamond
British CrownBritish Crown: The diamond became part of the British Crown Jewels and was displayed in the Tower of London.
Queen VictoriaQueen Victoria: The diamond was presented to Queen Victoria in 1850, who had it re-cut to improve its brilliance.
British East India CompanyBritish East India Company: The diamond was confiscated by the British East India Company in 1849, following the Anglo-Sikh wars.
Ranjit SinghRanjit Singh: The Sikh ruler of Punjab, Ranjit Singh, acquired the diamond in 1813 and incorporated it into his own throne.
Nader ShahNader Shah: The Persian ruler Nader Shah invaded India in 1739 and plundered the Mughal treasury, taking the Kohinoor Diamond with him.
Shah JahanShah Jahan: The diamond was later acquired by Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal and incorporated the diamond into his Peacock Throne.
BaburBabur: The Mughal Emperor Babur seized the diamond in 1526 and added it to his treasury.
Kakatiya dynastyKakatiya dynasty: The diamond was first mined in India and belonged to the Kakatiya dynasty, who ruled over the region that is now Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
9 Famous Owners of Kohinoor Diamond9 Famous Owners of Kohinoor Diamond