Margot Robbie's 'Taj Mahal' Necklace Sparks Outrage: Indians Demand Return of Jewels
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Margot Robbie's 'Taj Mahal' Necklace Sparks Outrage: Indians Demand Return of Jewels
- •Hollywood actress Margot Robbie wore a 'Taj Mahal' necklace at a film premiere, sparking a social media debate.
- •The heart-shaped, ruby-encrusted golden pendant, valued at $8 million, was presented by Cartier and previously owned by Elizabeth Taylor.
- •The necklace originally belonged to Nur Jahan, wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir, in the 1600s and was later associated with Mumtaz Mahal.
- •It is believed the necklace was taken during Nadir Shah's sack of Delhi in 1739 and eventually acquired by Richard Burton for Elizabeth Taylor.
- •Indian netizens are demanding the return of the jewel, accusing Robbie and Cartier of cultural insensitivity and colonizing heritage items.
Why It Matters: Margot Robbie's 'Taj Mahal' necklace ignited a debate over stolen Indian heritage, with calls for repatriation.
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