Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who had given the name Koh-I-noor?

  1. Shahjahan

  2. Aurangazeb

  3. Nader shah

  4. 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.