The 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond originally belonged to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond originally belonged to:

A. Bahmani kings

B. Mughal treasury

C. Vijayanagara rulers

D. Rajput kings

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

It was part of the Mughal treasures before Nadir Shah.

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