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Name the king who invaded Delhi and plundered the Kohinoor Diamond. |
A. | Nadir Shah |
B. | Flruz Shah |
C. | Mohammed Shah |
D. | Mohammed Ghori |
Answer» A. Nadir Shah | |
Explanation: Nadir Shah of Iran invaded India in 1739 and sacked Agra and Delhi. Along with the Peacock Throne, he also carried off the Koh- i Noor to Persia in 1739. It was allegedly Nadir Shah who exclaimed Koh-i Noor! when he finally managed to obtain the famous stone, and this is how the stone gained its present name There is no reference to this name before 1739. |
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