This means "Mountain of Light" and its history is the longest of all the famous diamonds. It was captured by Sultan Babur and remained in the possession of later mogul emperors. It may have been set in the famous Peacock Throne made for Shah Jehan. After the breakup of the Persian Empire, the diamond found its way to India. It may have traveled to Afghanistan when the Shah was murdered to be later offered up in exchange for military help. The East India Company claimed the diamond as a partial indemnity and then presented it to Queen Victoria in 1850. When the stone came from India, it weighed 186 carats; it was later re-cut to 105.60 carats. It was first worn by the Queen in a brooch. It was later set in the State Crown, worn by Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary and in 1937 was worn by Queen Elizabeth for her coronation. It is kept in the Tower of London.
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