Kohinoor Diamond History
Kohinoor is a large,colourless diamond that was found near Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh state of India in 13th century.It weighed 793 Carats and was first owned by kakatiya dynasty.The stone was taken before ending up in the possession of "Queen Victoria" after the british conquest of 1849. As referring to history it is widely believed that had come from "Kollur Mine" in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh,during the reign of kakatiya dynasty in 13th century in the Bhadrakali Temple. During 14th century "Alauddin Khalji,second ruler of the Turkic Khalji Dynasty of Delhi sultanate and his army began looting the kingdoms of Southern India.The Khalji dynasty acquired the diamond. Later the possession of babur,a warlord,who invaded india and established the mughal empire in 1526.He called stone "Diamond of Babur". Sh