Koh-i-Noor and Darya-i-Noor
– That is how they are known now. The first means “Mountain of light” and the
other, “Sea or Ocean of light”. These great diamonds, amongst the largest in
the world, were found in the Paritala-Kollur Mine near Golconda, India,
perhaps 5000 years ago. Over the centuries several dynasties had possession of
them. They symbolized, power, wealth and glory.