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Alt. of Kohnur

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  1. n. Alt. of Kohnur
  2. A famous diamond, surrendered to the British crown on the annexation of the Punjab. According to Hindoo legends, it was found in a Golconda mine, and has been the property of various Hindoo and Persian rulers.