Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Book Review: 'Not Just Kohinoor' Explores Plundered Treasures
Imagine a book that tells the story of India's lost treasures like the Kohinoor diamond.
This book, 'Not Just Kohinoor,' is about those precious gems stolen from India by invaders and colonizers.
It's not just about the shiny rocks; it's about India's history and how these treasures were taken.
The author wants us to remember the past and why these items should be returned.
It shares stories about battles, betrayals, and the impact on Indian culture.
It also reveals interesting facts about these diamonds.
The book 'Not Just Kohinoor' by Amit Agarwal focuses on Bharat's plundered treasures.
It discusses gems like the Kohinoor and others taken by invaders and colonizers.
The review describes the book as an 'ode to the nation's plundered treasures'.
The book's storytelling is described as sharp, energetic, and weaving research with myth.
It is seen as a call for cultural justice and the return of these historical items.
- Who
- Amit Agarwal (author)
- What
- A book review discussing Agarwal's 'Not Just Kohinoor', which focuses on Bharat's plundered treasures.
- When
- Published September 17, 2025
- Where
- News18.com
- Why
- To review the book and highlight its themes of cultural justice and the reclamation of lost heritage.
- Book Title
- Not Just Kohinoor
- Author
- Amit Agarwal
- Main Focus
- Bharat's plundered treasures
- Key Gems Discussed
- Kohinoor, Hope, Regent, Darya-i-Noor, Jacob