Kakatiya dynasty: The diamond was first mined in India and belonged to the Kakatiya dynasty, who ruled over the region that is now Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Babur: The Mughal Emperor Babur seized the diamond in 1526 and added it to his treasury.
Shah Jahan: The diamond was later acquired by Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal and incorporated the diamond into his Peacock Throne.
Nader Shah: The Persian ruler Nader Shah invaded India in 1739 and plundered the Mughal treasury, taking the Kohinoor Diamond with him.
Ranjit Singh: The Sikh ruler of Punjab, Ranjit Singh, acquired the diamond in 1813 and incorporated it into his own throne.
British East India Company: The diamond was confiscated by the British East India Company in 1849, following the Anglo-Sikh wars.
Queen Victoria: The diamond was presented to Queen Victoria in 1850, who had it re-cut to improve its brilliance.
British Crown: The diamond became part of the British Crown Jewels and was displayed in the Tower of London.
Government of India: The Government of India has been seeking the return of the diamond since the country gained independence in 1947, but it remains in the possession of the British Crown.