India has a long and diverse history of diamond mining, which has had a significant impact on the country's economy and culture. This article explores the history of diamond mining in India, from the discovery of the first diamond more than 2,500 years ago in the Golconda district of Andhra Pradesh, to the revitalization of the industry in the early 20th century with the discovery of new diamond mines in the Panna region of Madhya Pradesh. Although diamond mining declined during the British colonial period, India remained an important center for diamond trading and cutting. Today, India is one of the world's largest diamond cutting and polishing centers, with the diamond industry employing millions of people and generating billions of dollars in revenue. Diamonds have also played an important role in Indian culture and religion, symbolizing wealth, power, and status, and used in traditional Indian jewelry. The most famous diamond in Indian culture is the Koh-i-Noor,

which has a long and storied history and is currently part of the British Crown Jewels. Overall, the history of diamond mining in India is a testament to the country's skilled craftsmen and entrepreneurial spirit, and a symbol of its rich cultural heritage.