Ch. 36: The Shah Diamond, Engraved Diamonds

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	236 THE GREAT DIAMONDS OF THE WORLD. crown jewels (scattered during the troubles ensuing on the death of Nadir Shah), had again been recovered and collected in the royal treasury. Fat'hh Ali, who retained his seat on the throne till his death in 1834, was remarkable in another respect. His harem consisted of 800 ladies, and he left issue nearly two hundred children. Mr. Binning assures us that in 1850, many of his off-spring were still alive, and earning their bread as artisans and tradesmen.

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