Chapter 17 : Daleep Singh 'Presents' Koh-i-Noor to Queen Victoria
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Daleep Singh 'Presents' Koh-i-Noor to Queen Victoria, explores the dramatic 1849 transfer of the Kohinoor Diamond from the young Maharaja Duleep Singh to Queen Victoria, marking a pivotal moment in colonial history and symbolising the subjugation of the Sikh Empire to British rule. For more amazing audio shows, download the official Audio Pitara app and enjoy a wealth of content for free.
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