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Britain, India and the Koh-i-Noor diamond – don't expect the jewel to be prised out of the crown

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageKoh-i-Noor in its current setting.Crown Copyright

The history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond is steeped in mystery and conflict. It is currently stored in the Tower of London, as part of the British Crown Jewels, set the crown of Queen Elizabeth (the crown of the late Queen Mother), though many Indians have long called for it to be returned the country...

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