If he gets a chance to meet King Charles… Demand to return India’s Kohinoor in discussion again

Knews Desk- Indian-origin New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has once again fueled the international debate regarding the Kohinoor diamond. His statement given before meeting Britain’s King Charles has again brought into discussion a long-standing emotional and historical demand in India.

If he gets a chance to meet King Charles…….Mamdani

Mamdani said that if he had the opportunity to meet King Charles, he would encourage him to return the Kohinoor diamond to India. He described Kohinoor as not just a precious gem but a symbol of India’s history, pride and the historical injustice suffered during the colonial period. His statement is getting a lot of support and appreciation among the Indian community.

This comment comes at a time when Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a tour of America. During this time, President Donald Trump had warmly welcomed him at the White House. After this he reached New York, where he also met Mayor Mamdani. There were talks between the two leaders during the meeting at the 9/11 Memorial, although it was not clear whether any formal discussion took place on Kohinoor or not.

History of Kohinoor Diamond

The history of the Kohinoor diamond is considered extremely complex and controversial. This diamond is believed to have come from the mines of Andhra Pradesh, India and was initially in the possession of Indian rulers. Later it fell into the hands of the Mughal rulers and then was taken over by the Persian invader Nadir Shah. After this it reached the Afghan rulers and then Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire. After the Second Anglo-Sikh War in 1849, the British East India Company took possession of this diamond from Maharaja Dilip Singh under the Treaty of Lahore. It was then taken to Britain and eventually became part of the British Crown Jewels. The diamond is currently part of Britain’s royal crown, although Queen Camilla did not wear it during her coronation. India has been demanding the return of Kohinoor for a long time at various international forums. The issue has come to symbolize not only the return of a property but also the emotional aspects associated with colonial history and cultural heritage.

What is the price of Kohinoor?

The price of Kohinoor is not officially fixed, but it is counted among the most valuable diamonds in the world. According to some reports, it is a diamond of about 105 carats and its estimated value is estimated in billions of dollars. The British royal family or relevant authorities have not made any official response to Mamdani’s comments. At the same time, the New York City Mayor’s Office has also refrained from commenting in detail on this subject.

After this statement, international discussion regarding the historical return of Kohinoor has once again intensified, and this issue has again come to the center of the debate on global politics and cultural heritage.