The Koh-i-noor Diamond

Contents: Preface. Babur’s Diamond. Koh-i-noor. Afterword. Bibliography.

"A Courtesan had told Nadir Shah that the priceless Diamond lay hidden in Mohammed Shah’s turban. Citing an ancient tradition, the victor demanded an exchange of headgear. At last the Diamond was his. Or was it? Hastily he undid the folds. Wonderstruck at the gem’s size, brilliance and beauty, he exclaimed, "Koh-i-noor".