Multiple choice general knowledge history Who had given the name Koh-I-noor? Shahjahan Aurangazeb Nader shah Sher shah Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Nader Shah, the Persian emperor, gave the Kohinoor its current name meaning 'Mountain of Light' (Koh-i-noor) after acquiring it in 1739. He was so mesmerized by the diamond's brilliance that he bestowed this name upon it.