Explained: The History Of The Kohinoor Diamond And The Timeline Of Its Possession

The Kohinoor diamond is now part of the crown jewels of the British monarchy. It came into British possession after changing hands several times over the centuries, being possessed by the Mughals, the Persians, the Afghans, and the Sikhs before the British.

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