Q.

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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