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Earrings from collection of last Sikh Queen to be auctioned in UK
Earrings from collection of last Sikh Queen to be auctioned in UK
The Earrings, Which Belonged To The Youngest Wife Of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Are Estimated To Fetch Between 20,000 And 30,000 Pounds When They Go For Sale At Bonhams On April 24. PTI | Updated on: 12 Apr 2018, 09:02:34 PM
London:
A pair of gold pendant earrings from the collection of Maharani Jind Kaur, the last Sikh Queen of the Punjab, will be auctioned as part of the Islamic and Indian sale in London later this month.
The earrings, which belonged to the youngest wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, are estimated to fetch between 20,000 and 30,000 pounds when they go for sale at Bonhams on April 24.
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Courtesy London’s School of Oriental and African Studies
The Empire of the Sikhs exhibition in London highlights Punjabi history with a special focus on Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Upon entering the foyer of the recently concluded
Empire of the Sikhs exhibition at the Brunei Gallery, London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, spectators are immediately confronted by a formidably large howitzer from the artillery arm of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). Over 6 meters in length, the dramatically gleaming brass, mother of pearl, and dark teak wood of the howitzer represents the military strength of Lahore when the Sikh Empire (1799-1849) was at the height of its power. Its intimidating dimensions are perfectly placed to introduce viewers to the expansive scope of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s rule, and the interplay between patronage, prosperity and peace that the howitzer represents. Manufactured in Lahore in 1838, the howitzer is based on contemporary Br
The Truth About The Diamond The British Won t Give Up
By Mina Nakatani/Feb. 8, 2021 1:37 pm EDT
Among the British Crown Jewels, there lies a well-known Indian diamond. Weighing in at 105 carats, the Koh-i-Noor (or Mountain of Light ) is an incredibly valuable gem in a collection that s already worth billions of dollars. It shines and sparkles, proving its place among many other beautiful gemstones.
But, maybe, the Koh-i-Noor doesn t belong with the Crown Jewels. Maybe it doesn t even belong in the United Kingdom at all. Maybe it belongs a whole continent away, despite the British government holding onto it.
The Koh-i-Noor has a long history that no one knows exactly, at least beyond story and myth, and its more recent history is marked with envy, bloodshed, treachery, and conquest. Oh, and it might have just a touch of dark magic, too. Really, this one shiny rock has a pretty wild tale to tell, and it s one that still has consequences even well into the 21st century.