Chapter 07: Nadir Shah Grabs Koh-i-Noor
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Nadir Shah Grabs Koh-i-Noor, delves into the dramatic 1739 seizure of the famed Kohinoor diamond by Persian emperor Nadir Shah from Mughal India. This episode explores the intrigue and power shifts surrounding this historic event, setting the stage for the gem's storied past and its eventual acquisition by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
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