Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would ask King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India. The diamond is part of the British Crown Jewels, but India claims it was taken during British rule and wants it returned.Key Facts
- The Koh-i-Noor diamond weighs 105 carats and is part of the British Crown Jewels.
- India says the diamond was stolen from them during British colonial rule.
- Mayor Mamdani, who has Indian roots, made his statement before meeting King Charles at a 9/11 event in New York City.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla are on a four-day visit to the United States.
- It is not clear if Mamdani discussed the diamond during his meeting with King Charles.
- The diamond was originally found in India and came to Britain after the Anglo-Sikh war in 1849.
- The diamond was reshaped in 1851 to make it more sparkling, reducing its size by about 40%.
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother wore the crown with the diamond during two coronations, but Queen Camilla did not wear it to avoid causing diplomatic issues with India.
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