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The Mountain Of Light

The Mountain Of Light

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By the time Queen Victoria slipped the Kohinoor on her wrist, the gem had travelled around the world, changing hands over the centuries from one ruler to another in Persia, Afghanistan and India. The fascinating story of this 105 carat diamond opens in 1830, when the Indian Maharaja and founder of the Sikh empire, Ranjit Singh, takes possession of the massive jewel that has been passed from man to man, king to king and emperor to emperor, through blood shed and destruction, since the 1200s. When Ranjit Singh dies, four of his sons are slaughtered in wars with the British and the diamond is left to Prince Dalip Singh, a six-year-old child. The British governor general orders that the Mountain of Light be secreted out of India in 1850 and the teenage king Dalip Singh follows the diamond to London to officially present it to the queen as a spoil of the Sikh War. He is feted and petted by the British monarchy for a long while until he realizes that all that Britain gives him cannot make up for the loss of his country and its celebrated diamond. Told in her inimitable trademark style, Indu Sundaresan's The Mountain of Light is a wondrous and historically rich tale, as clear and as dazzling as a diamond itself.

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ISBN13: 9789351160915
ISBN10: 9351160912
Language: English
Publication Year: 2013
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Richly detailed saga of a legendary diamond’s journey.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by history intertwined with royalty and intrigue, this book offers a compelling story about the Kohinoor diamond that spans centuries and continents. Sundaresan’s vivid storytelling makes each turn of the tale feel alive, revealing the human stories behind this much-admired yet controversial jewel. It’s perfect for those who love historical drama with a touch of glittering mystery.

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