History of Indian Diamonds
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Vocabulary flashcards covering the historical origins, key locations, and famous gemstones associated with early diamond mining in India.
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Deccan Plateau
A region in India that served as the world's only source of diamonds for approximately 2,500 years.
India and Brazil
The two major countries that dominated early diamond mining and trading.
Marco Polo
An Italian explorer who wrote about visiting the Krishna Valley diamond mines in the 13th century.
Koh-i-Noor, Great Mogul, and the Hope
Historically famous diamonds that were discovered in India.
Krishna Valley
The location of diamond mines in India visited by explorer Marco Polo during the 13th century.
Southern India's rivers and valleys
The primary areas where diamonds were mined from about 800-600 BC to the 18th century AD.