"Symbol of Plunder and Barbarism"... The Jewel Indians Noticed Upon the Passing of the British Queen

On the 8th (local time), following the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, voices demanding the return of the Kohinoor have been growing on India's social networking services (SNS). [Photo by Twitter]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, a movement to reclaim the Kohinoor in India seems to be emerging.

The Kohinoor is a diamond set in the British queen's crown and is one of the most famous jewels in the world. When it was first discovered in the southeastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh in the 14th century, it weighed 600 carats, and it is known that the Mughal Empire of India first possessed it in the 16th century.

Then, during the imperialist era after the 17th century, the British Empire plundered jewels mined from its colonies, including the Mughal Empire and South Africa. Eventually, the Kohinoor was placed in the crown from the era of Queen Victoria and became a symbol of the British royal family. It is currently known to be kept in the Tower of London.

Recently, voices in India demanding the return of the stolen Kohinoor have been growing louder. According to The Economic Times on the 9th (local time), while waves of mourning continue on social media worldwide following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a different reaction is emerging in India.

One netizen pointed out, "(The Kohinoor) was stolen by Britain, which created wealth through death, famine, and plunder." Another netizen demanded, "If the monarch will not wear the Kohinoor, then return it." Previously, after gaining independence in 1947, the Indian government also requested the return of the Kohinoor from Britain. However, Britain reportedly rejected the request at the time, citing a lack of legal grounds.

Additionally, some voices criticized, stating, "Most of the precious jewels used by the British royal family, including the Kohinoor, were discovered in Britain's former colonies and symbolize a history of plunder and barbarism."

On the 8th (local time), following the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, voices demanding the return of the Kohinoor have been growing on India's social networking services (SNS).

Meanwhile, according to the British BBC, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on the 8th at the age of 96. Having reigned for 70 years and 4 months, she holds the record as the longest-reigning monarch in the United Kingdom. The previous record was held by Queen Victoria I, Elizabeth II's great-great-grandmother, who reigned for 63 years and 7 months.

The queen's funeral proceedings began on the 9th under the name Operation Unicorn. According to the British royal plan, the queen's coffin will be moved from Scotland to London, and over ten days, funeral masses, condolences, and a grand state funeral will be held at designated locations before the queen is laid to rest.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.