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Why was India known as the Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire?
The British viewed India as the jewels in the crown because India was populous and wealthy and contributed a lot to the to the British treasury through taxes and providing the British Empire with a ready market for their opium, cotton, and spices.
Did the british steal the jewels from the taj mahal?
They actually did steal the jewels from the Taj Mahal. At the end of the British reign in India, they stole priceless jewels. On June 29, 1850, the British warship HMS Medea docked in an English port carrying a very special object from India -- the Kohinoor diamond. The priceless jewel was confiscated at the end of the Sikh War by the British and was shipped off home to be gifted to the Queen. They are now in the British Crown, waiting to be returned to it's rightful place in the Taj Mahal. The Kohinoor Diamond is still the brightest jewel in the British monarch's crown.
Which one does not belong Madegascar Cuba India Japan?
India. The other three are islands. India is a sub-continent.
What continent is India belong to?
Asia.
The jewel in the crown is what colony and what nation colonized it?
India was known as the jewel in the crown, and was colonised by Great Britain.
Should the crown jewels belong to India?
No. Some of the crown jewels were made BEFORE India was even a colony, and no crown jewels have ever left the UK, so it would be stupid.The Imperial Crown of India was worn to India by King-Emperor George V, but it was made in the UK and therefore belongs to them, similar to the Koh-I-noor which belongs to Great Britain.
What does it mean that India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire?
englands queen is a theif they robbed the indian jewels, these are know known as the crown jewels
Who built the crown jewels?
aston wright built the crown jewels
Where do the crown jewels come from?
AFRICA WHERE ALL JEWELS COME FROM....... WHERE EVERYTHING COMES FROM. This is not true..the crown jewels came from india and obtained just like how many people obtain precious stones. stop looking for foul play, its old history now.
What are the crown jewels?
"Crown jewels" are the various crowns, necklaces, pendants, and implements that traditionally belong to the monarch or royal family of a kingdom. They are usually ornately formed using precious metals and gemstones (hence the name).
Who owns the British crown jewels?
They belong to the 'Crown' or the institution of the monarchy/state. The Crown is represented by the Reigning Monarch, and is above the monarch in status (the crown is passed on from one monarch to the next). Don't think The Crown is some from of company or organisation. And don't think the Monarch owns the Crown. The Crown owns everything.
Are the crown jewels kept at balmoral castle?
No, the crown jewels are kept in the Tower of London ;)
Where are the Scottish Crown Jewels held?
where are the scottish crown jewels held Better known as the Honours of Scotland, and containing jewels older than the bling that is the the British Crown Jewels, they are kept in Edinburgh Castle.
Where can you see the british croun jewels?
The crown jewels are on display at the Towe of London as far as I know. You can probably find a website that shows the crown jewels by typing "Crown Jewels" into your search engine of choice.
What has the author Michael written?
Michael has written: 'TheR oyal House of Greece' 'Crown jewels' -- subject(s): History, Regalia (Insignia), Crown jewels, Kings and rulers 'Crown jewels of Britain and Europe' -- subject(s): Crown jewels
Name the Jewels In The Crown?
Which crown? The Imperial State Crown has diamonds pearls emeralds sapphires and rubies. However the Jewel in the Crown is an expression used to refer to India which metaphorically was the "jewel in the crown" i.e. the most important part of the crown, in this case India was the most important part of the British Empire.
What gemstones are in the crown jewels?
The gems on the crown jewels are diamonds, pearls, sapphires, rubys, and tourmalines.
