Kohinoor: The Story of the World’s Most Infamous Diamond By William Dalrymple & Anita Anand

Kohinoor tells the fascinating story of one of the most famous diamonds in the world. Over centuries, the Koh-i-Noor diamond passed through the hands of powerful rulers, emperors, and conquerors across South Asia.

The book traces the gem’s dramatic journey through the Mughal Empire, Persian invasions, Afghan rulers, and the Sikh kingdom before eventually becoming part of the British Crown Jewels. Each transfer of the diamond reflects a moment of political upheaval or conquest.