Mohammad Shah Rangeela and Nadir Shah.
Mohammad Shah Roshan Akhtar alias Rangeela. This was the name of the Mughal emperor and grandson of Aurangzeb. Because of whose helplessness, the Iranian Emperor Nadir Shah was easily successful in getting the Kohinoor diamond. These days Iran is at war, in such a situation discussion of Nadir Shah is common. Because he was the son of a shepherd and because of his bravery, agility, eloquence, bravery and deceit, he became the emperor of Iran. Due to these reasons, when he set out to plunder India, he not only got wealth, he was also successful in getting the Kohinoor diamond. Nadir Shah had looted the Mughal treasury and left him in poverty.
At that time, Aurangzeb’s grandson Mohammad Shah Roshan Akhtar alias Rangeela was sitting on the throne of Delhi. Then Nadir Shah attacked. Mughal soldiers were defeated in the battle near Karnal. Then Nadir Shah entered Delhi, looted and massacred those who protested. Then he established his base in the palace of the Mughal emperor. Then it continued to accumulate comfortably until the entire treasure was looted.
On the pretext of the death anniversary of the same Mughal emperor Rangeela on 26 April 1748, do you know how Nadir Shah took out the Kohinoor diamond from the emperor’s turban?
India’s prosperity and Nadir Shah
The story of Nadir Shah and Kohinoor is an interesting incident in history. This incident is from the 18th century. At that time India was ruled by Mughal emperor Mohammad Shah. Nadir Shah had become a very powerful ruler in Iran. He was a skilled warrior and his army was very strong. India was a very prosperous country at that time. There was abundance of gold, silver and diamonds and jewels here. The Mughal court was famous for its grandeur. Kohinoor diamond was also an important part of this treasure. It was counted among the most valuable diamonds in the world. Its shine and size were amazing.
Nadir Shah was born in the year 1688 in a poor family in Khorasan province of Iran.
Nadir Shah attacked to satisfy his hunger for wealth
Nadir Shah had his eyes on the wealth of India. He attacked India in the year 1739. The Mughal army faced him. Both the armies clashed in the battle of Karnal but the Mughal army proved weak. Nadir Shah won easily. After this Nadir Shah reached Delhi. He captured the entire city. There was massive looting in Delhi. Several thousand people were killed. This incident is considered a big tragedy in history. Nadir Shah first looted the entire Mughal treasury, then started searching for Kohinoor. By then he had acquired so much wealth that he changed his lifestyle. He started treating the Mughal emperor as a friend for show.
Search for Kohinoor diamond started again
He did not immediately get the Kohinoor diamond in this robbery. Actually this diamond was hidden with the Mughal emperor. It is said that Mohammad Shah had hidden it in his turban. Turban was a symbol of respect at that time. Nadir Shah was very clever. He got information about Kohinoor diamond from a close associate of the king. Instead of asking directly or using force, he made a plan. He pretended to be of friendship and brotherhood. He talked about building good relations with the Mughal emperor. By then his stomach was full. He was also confident that if he could not get it easily, he would be successful in taking the Kohinoor by force.
Kohinoor.
Took recourse to the tradition of changing turban
There was a special tradition at that time. When two kings promised friendship, they would exchange their turbans. It was a symbol of respect and trust. Nadir Shah captured Kohinoor through this tradition. With the help of friendship and brotherhood, he proposed to exchange his turban with the Mughal emperor. Mohammad Shah considered it a normal ritual. He happily gave his turban. In return he wore Nadir Shah’s turban. Whereas Nadir Shah’s real objective was something else. As soon as he found the turban, he opened it. Kohinoor diamond emerged from it. He was very happy. In this way he acquired Kohinoor without fighting. It is said that the name Kohinoor was given by Nadir Shah. It means mountain of light. This diamond was a symbol of power and glory. Nadir Shah took it with him to Iran.
Mohammad Shah Roshan Akhtar alias Rangeela.
Had adverse effect on Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire suffered a huge loss due to this incident. His weakness came to light. After this the Mughal power gradually started declining. However, this weakness had started after the death of Aurangzeb but still the emperor kept changing. The power continued. Meanwhile, new powers started emerging in India. Actually Badshah Rangeela was interested in art. Was in literature. His officials looked after the administration and took decisions. In such a situation, it is natural that regional powers started emerging. At that time Hindustan was a very big empire. When the king’s interest is not in ruling but in luxury, it will not take time for his power to slip. However, even after Rangeela, the rule remained in the hands of the Mughals but in a very weak position.
This incident of Nadir Shah and changing his turban is a unique story in history. In this, cunningness played a greater role than war. In this way he acquired Kohinoor without picking up the sword. This incident still surprises people.
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