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Indian History Quiz: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Era
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Who gave the name 'Koh-i-Noor'?
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Nadir Shah
💡 Explanation:
Nadir Shah, the Persian invader, gave the name 'Koh-i-Noor' (Mountain of Light) to the famous diamond after his conquest of Delhi in 1739. He seized the diamond from the Mughals and was so impressed by its brilliance that he bestowed this famous name. The diamond had previously been known by other names including Samantik Mani.