"The gem called Koh-i-Noor which was taken from Shah Shuja-ul-Mulk by Maharajah Ranjit Singh shall be surrendered by the Maharajah of Lahore to the Queen of England."
— Diamond

January 1, 1970

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Iqbal Latif, quoting the terms of the Treaty of Lahore, in "Diamonds are forever: 'Koh-i-noor diamond will not be returned.' Cameron".