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Kohinoor kidhar hai? Indian Twitter goes berserk as Queen Elizabeth dies

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The Kohinoor (also spelled Koh-i-Noor) is a 105.6 carat diamond steeped in history. After the death of Queen Elizabeth, Camilla will receive the Queen Mother's famous Kohinoor crown. 

The Kohinoor (also spelled Koh-i-Noor) is a 105.6 carat diamond steeped in history. After the death of Queen Elizabeth, Camilla will receive the Queen Mother's famous Kohinoor crown. 

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The diamond was found in India in the 14th century and changed many hands over the course of centuries. Indian twitter went berserk talking about how it'll be easier to get the diamond back now and sharing memes on the same.

The diamond was found in India in the 14th century and changed many hands over the course of centuries. Indian twitter went berserk talking about how it'll be easier to get the diamond back now and sharing memes on the same.

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In 1849, after the British annexation of Punjab, the diamond was ceded to Queen Victoria.

In 1849, after the British annexation of Punjab, the diamond was ceded to Queen Victoria. 

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The diamond has ever since been a part of the British Crown Jewels.

The diamond has ever since been a part of the British Crown Jewels.

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Kohinoor continues to be the subject of a historic ownership dispute among at least four countries, including India.

Kohinoor continues to be the subject of a historic ownership dispute among at least four countries, including India.

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The Kohinoor diamond is currently set in a platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth for the 1937 coronation of King George VI.

The Kohinoor diamond is currently set in a platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth for the 1937 coronation of King George VI.

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The platinum and diamond crown will be placed on Camilla's head during Charles's formal coronation.

The platinum and diamond crown will be placed on Camilla's head during Charles's formal coronation.

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The crown is currently kept on display in the Tower of London.

The crown is currently kept on display in the Tower of London.

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