A long-standing controversy over the ownership of the Koh-i-Noor diamond has gained new momentum with the endorsement of a prominent academic. Mahmood Mamdani, a renowned scholar of international relations, has expressed support for the return of the 19th-century gemstone to its Indian origins. The Koh-i-Noor, once one of the world's largest diamonds, was seized by the British Empire during the colonial era and is now part of the British Crown Jewels. Mamdani's backing of the repatriation effort is likely to fuel the ongoing debate over cultural heritage and historical injustices.
The Case for Returning the Koh-i-Noor Diamond Has a New Backer: Mamdani The New York Times
