A THREAD on #KOHINOOR
KOHINOOR
The most precious gem on earth.
Dating back to more than 5000 yrs, this Diamond has a legendary History from times of Mahabharata.
The original name of this diamond is "SYAMANTAKA MANI".
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KOHINOOR
The most precious gem on earth.
Dating back to more than 5000 yrs, this Diamond has a legendary History from times of Mahabharata.
The original name of this diamond is "SYAMANTAKA MANI".
@Sanjay_Dixit @mariawirth1
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In earliest times, India that is Bharat was very famous for it's diamonds, gems & jewels.
Many sources quote that Bhagawat Puran connects the history of SAMANTIK (Syamantaka) MANI with Surya Dev (Sun God).
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In earliest times, India that is Bharat was very famous for it's diamonds, gems & jewels.
Many sources quote that Bhagawat Puran connects the history of SAMANTIK (Syamantaka) MANI with Surya Dev (Sun God).
@ShefVaidya @sankrant
@LostTemple7 @sikka_harinder
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As per Blue Vanquisher: Krishna Triology 2 by @authormanoshi
King Satrajit, ruler of Satrapur (small neighboring Kingdom of Dwarka) & a devotee of Surya Dev pleased him & got blessed by him with this precious diamond called SYAMANTAKA MANI.
As per Blue Vanquisher: Krishna Triology 2 by @authormanoshi
King Satrajit, ruler of Satrapur (small neighboring Kingdom of Dwarka) & a devotee of Surya Dev pleased him & got blessed by him with this precious diamond called SYAMANTAKA MANI.
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Syamantaka Mani emanted radiance as lustrous as the Sun.
It's possession meant wealth & prosperity and it did made Raja Satrajit so rich that he started distributing gold.
Syamantaka Mani emanted radiance as lustrous as the Sun.
It's possession meant wealth & prosperity and it did made Raja Satrajit so rich that he started distributing gold.
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One day Raja Satrajit's brother Prasen goes outside wearing this jewel.
He gets attacked by a Lion n is killed while passing through the jungle.
Jambavan later kills the lion & takes away Mani with him to his cave.
One day Raja Satrajit's brother Prasen goes outside wearing this jewel.
He gets attacked by a Lion n is killed while passing through the jungle.
Jambavan later kills the lion & takes away Mani with him to his cave.
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Raja Satrajit suspects Krishna for missing of his brother Prasen.
Hence Krishna goes to find out Satrajit's brother Prasen and the diamond.
He meets Jambavan, engages fight with him which lasted for 28 days.
Krishna wins & Jambavan releases Krishna as Supreme Lord.
Raja Satrajit suspects Krishna for missing of his brother Prasen.
Hence Krishna goes to find out Satrajit's brother Prasen and the diamond.
He meets Jambavan, engages fight with him which lasted for 28 days.
Krishna wins & Jambavan releases Krishna as Supreme Lord.
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Jambavan not only returns the precious gem Syamantaka Mani to Krishna but also his daughter Jamawati to marry him.
Jambavan not only returns the precious gem Syamantaka Mani to Krishna but also his daughter Jamawati to marry him.
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Krishna returns the jewel to Satrajit.
Satrajit now repents for his false accusations.
He goes to Krishna & offers him the jewel and his daughter Satyabhama in marriage.
Krishna accepts Satyabhama but not Syamantaka Mani.
He hands over the jewel to Surya Dev.
Krishna returns the jewel to Satrajit.
Satrajit now repents for his false accusations.
He goes to Krishna & offers him the jewel and his daughter Satyabhama in marriage.
Krishna accepts Satyabhama but not Syamantaka Mani.
He hands over the jewel to Surya Dev.
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Surya Dev than bestows the Syamantaka Mani to Karna.
The jewel than passes from Karna to Arjun to Yudhisthira to Yuvraj Parikshit (Arjun's grandson) than to his son Janmejeya.
After the reign of Pandava, the registered History of this diamond is not known.
Surya Dev than bestows the Syamantaka Mani to Karna.
The jewel than passes from Karna to Arjun to Yudhisthira to Yuvraj Parikshit (Arjun's grandson) than to his son Janmejeya.
After the reign of Pandava, the registered History of this diamond is not known.
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The book "History of Kohinoor" by NB Sen mentions how this diamond passes from Hindu King Vikramaditya of Gwalior to Mughals
Babur - Humayun
to
Shah Jahan
to
Nadir Shah of Persia
to
Afgan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali
to
Shah Shuja
to
Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The book "History of Kohinoor" by NB Sen mentions how this diamond passes from Hindu King Vikramaditya of Gwalior to Mughals
Babur - Humayun
to
Shah Jahan
to
Nadir Shah of Persia
to
Afgan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali
to
Shah Shuja
to
Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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When Nadir Shah from Persia invaded INDIA, he took possession of this diamond & he was so dazzled by it's beauty & lustre that he exclaimed in wonder
"Koh-i-Noor"
which means Mountain of Lights.
Koh-i-Noor is a Persian word.
When Nadir Shah from Persia invaded INDIA, he took possession of this diamond & he was so dazzled by it's beauty & lustre that he exclaimed in wonder
"Koh-i-Noor"
which means Mountain of Lights.
Koh-i-Noor is a Persian word.
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Than the diamond came in hands of Shah Shuja of Afghanistan.
Shah Shuja & his family was detained by Maharaja Ranjit Singh & was forced to handover Koh-i-Noor to Maharaja in 1813.
The precious gem was back to India once again.
Pic of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Than the diamond came in hands of Shah Shuja of Afghanistan.
Shah Shuja & his family was detained by Maharaja Ranjit Singh & was forced to handover Koh-i-Noor to Maharaja in 1813.
The precious gem was back to India once again.
Pic of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
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Maharaja Ranjit Singh was very fond of Koh-i-Noor.
He used to adorn the diamond in his crown, studded in his armlet (bazu-band) but only on special state occasions.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was very fond of Koh-i-Noor.
He used to adorn the diamond in his crown, studded in his armlet (bazu-band) but only on special state occasions.
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Before his death, Maharaja Ranjit Singh wished that Koh-i-Noor be sent to #Jagannath Puri temple.
But his Sirdars refused n Maharaja soon died.
An extract from book "History of Koh-i-Noor" by NB Sen.
Before his death, Maharaja Ranjit Singh wished that Koh-i-Noor be sent to #Jagannath Puri temple.
But his Sirdars refused n Maharaja soon died.
An extract from book "History of Koh-i-Noor" by NB Sen.
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After death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the diamond remained with his sons.
Lastly it remained with his youngest son Yuvraj Daleep Singh.
Yuvraj fought against British but was tricked to part with Kohinoor under treaty of Lahore dated March 29th, 1849.
Yuvraj Daleep Singh
After death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the diamond remained with his sons.
Lastly it remained with his youngest son Yuvraj Daleep Singh.
Yuvraj fought against British but was tricked to part with Kohinoor under treaty of Lahore dated March 29th, 1849.
Yuvraj Daleep Singh
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The Sikh Kingdom of Punjab was annexed & merged with British India dominions under this treaty.
The precious gem was presented to Queen Victoria in 1850.
Pic 1: Koh-i-Noor diamond before 1852
Pic 2: Koh-i-Noor diamond in Queen Victoria's brooch.
The Sikh Kingdom of Punjab was annexed & merged with British India dominions under this treaty.
The precious gem was presented to Queen Victoria in 1850.
Pic 1: Koh-i-Noor diamond before 1852
Pic 2: Koh-i-Noor diamond in Queen Victoria's brooch.
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In 1947, when India got Independence, Dr. CV Raman remarked that "Independence of India was not complete w/o Koh-i-Noor"
As mentioned in book by NB Sen.
Pic: Koh-i-Noor diamond as part of British Monarch's crown.
[Hindustan Times file photo]
In 1947, when India got Independence, Dr. CV Raman remarked that "Independence of India was not complete w/o Koh-i-Noor"
As mentioned in book by NB Sen.
Pic: Koh-i-Noor diamond as part of British Monarch's crown.
[Hindustan Times file photo]
Sources:
1) Blue Vanquisher: Krishn Triology2 by @authormanoshi
2) History of Koh-i-Noor by NB Sen, 1953.
Refered by @subhra2jyoti
3) Image courtesy: Google
4) iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs…
5) Kohinoor pics: kohinoordiamond.org/kohinoor-diamo…
6) artofliving.org/in-en/culture/…
1) Blue Vanquisher: Krishn Triology2 by @authormanoshi
2) History of Koh-i-Noor by NB Sen, 1953.
Refered by @subhra2jyoti
3) Image courtesy: Google
4) iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs…
5) Kohinoor pics: kohinoordiamond.org/kohinoor-diamo…
6) artofliving.org/in-en/culture/…
