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Koh-i-Noor History: Podcast with Pritam Singh Rupal & Ranjodh Singh
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The Koh-i-Noor is far more than just a 105.6-carat gemstone; it is an emotional scar of colonial history. Following recent political demands in New York City for the diamond's return to India, we headed into the studio to unpack the true story behind the world's most debated jewel.
In this episode of The Talk Show, host Ranjodh Singh sits down with special guest Sardar Pritam Singh Rupal to explore the origins of the stone in the Kollur Mine and its journey to the heart of the Sikh Empire. Pritam Singh Rupal explains how Maharaja Ranjit Singh wore it as a proud symbol of Punjab's sovereignty, and the heartbreaking moment a child king, Duleep Singh, was forced to surrender it to the British Crown. We also dig into the legendary curse that allegedly brings ruin to any male who dares to own it.
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