Kohinoor belongs to India, Zoharan Mamdani will demand King Charles to return it, how did the precious diamond reach Britain?

‘Kohinoor’, one of the most famous diamonds in the world, is once again in the headlines. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that if he gets a chance to talk to Britain’s King Charles III separately, he will definitely raise the demand to return the Kohinoor diamond to India. After his statement, the discussion about Kohinoor has intensified from social media to political circles.

India has long claimed that this precious diamond was taken away from India by the British during the colonial period. He gave this statement before a program organized in memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks.

What did Zohran Mamdani say?

While talking to the media, Zohran Mamdani said that the issue of Kohinoor diamond was not a part of the official event, but if he had got a chance to talk separately, he would have definitely raised this topic. Later, he met King Charles III at the 9/11 Commemorative Program, although no information was revealed whether there was any conversation between the two regarding Kohinoor or not. The British Royal Family did not give any statement on this entire matter, while the Mayor’s Office also avoided sharing more information about the meeting.

What is the history of Kohinoor diamond?

Kohinoor is considered one of the most famous diamonds in the world. This 105.6 carat diamond is associated with India and was in the possession of many dynasties for centuries. According to history, this diamond passed through the hands of Mughal rulers, Persian rulers and Afghan rulers and reached the Sikh Empire of Punjab. In the year 1849, the British East India Company captured this diamond through the Treaty of Lahore. At that time, the young Maharaja of Punjab Dalip Singh was forced to hand it over to the British.

India has continuously demanded withdrawal

India has been demanding to bring back Kohinoor for a long time. India says that it is not just a diamond but a part of the country’s historical and cultural heritage. The Indian side believes that this diamond was taken to Britain under duress, hence it should be returned. Britain says that its right over Kohinoor is based on legal agreement. At present this diamond is part of the British Crown Jewels and is kept in the Tower of London.