This question delves into the history and provenance of one of the world's most famous diamonds, the Koh-i-Noor. It requires knowledge of the specific mining region from which this legendary gem is believed to have originated.
Kohinoor diamond was found probably from which of the following mines?
Asked in Section Officer(LDCE) 2021 22 2021 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Five Deccan Sultanates (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda, Bidar, Berar))
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Answer: A. Golconda
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