7 months ago
Margot Robbie's ₹74-crore Taj Mahal necklace sparks controversy
Margot Robbie wore a famous necklace called the Taj Mahal necklace to a movie premiere.
The necklace is worth a lot of money and has a special history.
It was first owned by a Mughal Empress named Nur Jahan, who was given it by her husband, Emperor Jehangir.
Later, it was passed down to their son, Shah Jahan, who gave it to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The Taj Mahal monument was built in Mumtaz Mahal's memory.
The necklace was later taken to the US and bought by an actress named Elizabeth Taylor.
Now, it is owned by a company called Cartier.
Many people in India were upset because they felt the necklace's Indian history was not talked about enough.
They wanted the necklace to be acknowledged as part of India's heritage.
Margot Robbie wore the Taj Mahal necklace, valued at $8.8 million (₹74 crore), to the premiere of Wuthering Heights.
The necklace originally belonged to Mughal Empress Nur Jahan and was passed down through the Mughal dynasty.
It features an inscription with Nur Jahan's name, title, and the regnal year 23 (1627–28 AD).
The necklace was later acquired by Richard Burton for Elizabeth Taylor and then by Cartier at an auction.
Indian netizens expressed outrage over the lack of acknowledgment of the necklace's Indian roots and its historical significance.
- Who
- Margot Robbie, Mughal Empress Nur Jahan, Emperor Jehangir, Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Cartier
- What
- Controversy over the Taj Mahal necklace's origins and ownership
- Where
- Originally in India, later taken to the US, and now owned by Cartier
- When
- The necklace was gifted to Nur Jahan around 1627–28 AD, later acquired by Cartier in recent times
- Why
- The necklace's Indian roots were not acknowledged, leading to backlash from Indian netizens
Key facts
- Necklace Value
- $8.8 million (₹74 crore)
- Original Owner
- Mughal Empress Nur Jahan
- Current Owner
- Cartier
- Inscription Details
- Nur Jahan's name, title, and regnal year 23 (1627–28 AD)
- Movie Premiere
- Wuthering Heights
- Actors
- Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Shazad Latif, Hong Chau, Alison Oliver, Charlotte Mellington, Owen Cooper
- Production Company
- LuckyChap Entertainment
- Filming Location
- English Moors
Quotes
X user
Anonymous social media user
“So when exactly did Elizabeth Taylor become 'Nur Jahan'? Anyone who reads Urdu or Parsi can see the inscription: 'Nur Jahan Begum Padshah 1037 AH (islamic year) .This necklace was given by Jahangir, the 4th Mughal Emperor, to his wife Nur Jahan”
telegraphindia.com
“As an Indian, I oppose claims that these jewels “belong to India.” Mughals and Muslims are foreign Turks and outsiders to India. We can’t claim their wealth as Indian heritage. Turkey and Pakistan deserve them more”
telegraphindia.com
