Treasures on display
To the victor, the spoils.
The list of artefacts that were taken away from India in colonial times is long. India was the jewel in their crown and the British did not waste any time to carry away as ‘gifts’ innumerable treasures. We are familiar with the story of the Koh-i-noor diamond, which adorned Queen Victoria’s brooch and later the Queen Mother’s crown. Then there is Tipu’s musical wooden tiger, the Darya-i-noor, the carved sandstone statue of lord Harihara from Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, and more.
Take a look at these dialog cards to find out more about Indian treasures in museums in Britain.