With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, curiosity about the Kohinoor has increased in India. People on social media have started demanding to return it to India. But Kohinoor is not the only precious gem that the Britishers took from India. Come let’s know what else the British took with them…
The Tipu Sultan’s RingÂ
Britain stole this ring from the body of Tipu Sultan, who was martyred in the war of 1799. It is believed to have been sold at an auction in the UK to an unknown buyer for 1.45 lakh British pounds (about Rs 134 crore today).
The Great Star of Africa Diamond
The world’s largest diamond weighing 530 carats, is estimated to be worth Rs 3,200 crore. The South African mine was founded in 1905. It is claimed to be a gift to Edward VII, but according to many historians, the British government stole or plundered it. The Great Star of Africa is embedded in the Queen’s scepter.