How did Maharaja Ranjit Singh obtain the Koh-I-Noor diamond?

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh acquired the Koh-I-Noor in 1813 from Shah Shuja Durrani’s wife after helping Shah Shuja, former Afghan ruler, escape captivity in Punjab. The transaction followed Ranjit Singh’s promise to save Shah Shuja’s life, fulfilling the agreement through diplomatic means.

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By receiving it from Shah Shuja's wife Maharaja Ranjit Singh acquired the Koh-I-Noor in 1813 from Shah Shuja Durrani’s wife after helping Shah Shuja, former Afghan ruler, escape captivity in Punjab. The transaction followed Ranjit Singh’s promise to save Shah Shuja’s life, fulfilling the agreement through diplomatic means.

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