8 Precious Indian Artifacts That Are in Possession of British Museum
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Kohinoor One of the largest cut diamond in the world ended up in the Crown of British Monarchy after changing many hands since 1740s.
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The Sultanganj Buddha Claimed to be the only remaining metal statue from Gupta Art, it is currently in display at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
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Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Throne Splendid thone of the first maharaja of the Sikh empire, laid with gold sheets. It was moved to UK during the Anglo-Sikh Wars.
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Harihara Idol Carved from a single slab of sandstone, the idol dates to circa 1000. It was acquired by the British Museum in 1872.
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Shah Jahan's Wine Cup Made of white nephrite jade, the expensive wine cups of Shah Jahan was acquired approx after 1857's Indian rebellion.
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Amaravati Marbles A series of 120 sculptures, was removed from the Amaravati Stupa by Sir Walter Elliot in 1840's.
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Tipu Sultan's Ring He wore a heavy gold ring with engravings of Ram. However, the ring is no longer in any museum as it was sld by Chrities in an auction in 2014.
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