Q. Darya-i-Noor is a name of __________?
Answer: A diamond originated from Golconda Mines of India
Notes: Darya-i-Noor is a pink diamond that is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world. It weighs 182 carats and is one of the oldest diamonds known to man. The name Darya-i-Noor means "Sea of Light" or "Ocean of Light" in Persian.
The diamond was mined in India and was owned by the Mogul emperors until 1739. In 1911, it was sent to England, but it didn't attract Europeans and was recalled. It was kept in Calcutta until 1948.
The Darya-i-Noor is currently part of the Iranian Crown Jewels. It is estimated to be worth over $20 billion, but its true value is considered priceless due to its historical significance and rarity.
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