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Koh-i-noor

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2017335 pagesBloomsbury

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This book offers a comprehensive history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, tracing its journey through South and Central Asia. Using previously untranslated accounts, it separates myth from fact to reveal a true story of greed, conquest, murder, and colonialism. The narrative explores how this awe-inspiring jewel shaped a continent and its own destiny.

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William Dalrymple is a writer known for his vivid historical accounts. His book The Last Mughal is a powerful look at the end of an empire. He writes engaging history that brings the past to life.

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