Kohinoor Connection in HHVM: The Kohinoor is more than just a gemstone; it is a symbol of timeless power, shifting empires, and historical intrigue. Reputed to have become “immortal by drinking nectar,” Kohinoor has remained etched in the annals of history, long after kings and kingdoms vanished. Though it belongs to no one, it continues to unite generations through its legend and unmatched brilliance.
Now, this iconic diamond is mentioned in Pawan Kalyan’s film Harihara Veramallu. This film is a historical period action drama. The complete film revolves around this diamond and the legacy that is forgotten.
Origin: A Diamond from Telugu Soil:
Most of us wonder what the meaning of Kohinoor, the meaning for this is “Mountain of Light”. Even though there are multiple publications on this origin, but still most of the historians still believe that this has been first discovered in Kollur. This is present day’s Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. Back in those days, this part of the land was also under control of Golconda Nizam.
Several accounts trace the diamond back to the Kakatiya dynasty, with some suggesting it once adorned the idol of Bhadrakali Ammavaru, the clan deity of the Kakatiyas in Warangal. Though these stories remain unverified, they form a significant part of Kohinoor’s oral history.
Khilji Invasion and Mughal Acquisition:
During the rule of Pratapa Rudra, the last ruler of Kakatiya. The Delhi Sultanate planned for the invasion, but they have failed multiple times. In 1304, Alauddin Khilji sent his general Kafur to start the war against the Kakatiyas. As this war didn’t stand by, there were many casualties on the side of Kakatiya. Following this, Pratapa Rudra decided peace treaty and surrendered a huge amount of wealth, which included the Kohinoor also.
From there, the diamond entered the possession of the Khilji dynasty and eventually found its way to the Mughals. In 1526, Babur, who established the Mughal Empire, received the Kohinoor, which he later mentioned in his memoir Baburnama, calling it the most valuable gem in the world.

A Jewel for Shah Jahan’s Peacock Throne:
Under Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal, the diamond was embedded in the famed Peacock Throne, which sat in the Diwan-i-Khas of Delhi’s Red Fort. The Mughals, at that point the wealthiest empire globally, held the diamond for several generations until their decline.
Nader Shah Names the Gem ‘Koh-i-Noor’:
In 1739, Persian ruler Nader Shah invaded India and looted Delhi. After Aurangzeb’s grandson, Sultan Muhammad, surrendered, he handed over the diamond to Nader Shah, who, stunned by its brilliance, named it “Koh-i-Noor.” Until then, it had been called Shamantaka Mani, a name tied to mythology from the Dwapara Yuga.
Nader Shah reportedly embedded the diamond in his golden throne. After his assassination in 1747, Ahmad Shah Durrani, one of his generals, took possession of it and later founded the Durrani Empire in Afghanistan.
Return to India: From Durranis to the Sikhs:
In 1813, Shah Shuja Durrani, a descendant of Ahmad Shah, brought the diamond back to India. He handed it over to Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab in exchange for military support. Under Ranjit Singh, the Kohinoor became a symbol of Sikh pride and sovereignty.
British Takeover in the Anglo-Sikh Wars:
Following Ranjit Singh’s death, the British launched invasions of Punjab during the Anglo-Sikh Wars. In 1849, they annexed the Sikh empire and took possession of the diamond. They imprisoned Rani Jindan and coerced her son, Duleep Singh, to sign the Treaty of Lahore, officially transferring ownership of the Kohinoor to the British East India Company.

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The Voyage to Britain and Queen Victoria’s Crown:
The Kohinoor’s journey to England was filled with misfortune. During its sea voyage, a cholera outbreak struck the ship’s crew, killing several members. The diamond finally reached Queen Victoria in 1850 and was placed on public display.
Deeming it too dull, Queen Victoria ordered the diamond to be recut in 1852 by a Dutch jeweler. The cut reduced the diamond from 186 carats to 108.93 carats, but increased its brilliance.
A Curse for Kings? Royal Protocol Changed Forever:
Aware of the tragic fates of its previous male owners, Queen Victoria reportedly decreed that no male monarch should wear the Kohinoor. After her death, only queens have adorned the gem, Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth II. During the coronation of King Charles III, Queen Camilla notably did not wear the Kohinoor crown, in light of ongoing diplomatic sensitivities.
Kohinoor Today: At the Heart of a Global Dispute:
Today, the Kohinoor rests in the Tower of London, part of the British Crown Jewels. India has consistently demanded its return, but the British government maintains that it legally acquired the diamond. Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran have also laid claim to the gem, asserting ancestral and historical rights.
A Witness to Empire and Ruin:
Over the years, the Kohinoor diamond has been the symbol of power, pride. This has reflected the glory of the Kakatiya dynasty, the Mughals, the Sikhs, and now the British Empire. Now, Pawan Kalyan’s recent film Harihara Veramallu brings out the importance of the Kohinoor Diamond and reintroduces to the Telugu audience the lost treasure of the Telugu land. Now the film emphasizes that the diamond is not just a symbol of power, but also it is a legacy to continue, even though it is a little bit complex to get back.

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