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Maharani Jind Kaur’s earrings Maharani Jind Kaur’s earringsSpeaking to The Indian Express over phone, Toor said, “For me, these earrings are not just a part of great Sikh heritage but world heritage. Maharani Jind Kaur Maharani Jind KaurOn Wednesday, as a pair of gold earrings from the collection of last Sikh queen Maharani Jind Kaur went under hammer at Bonhams Auction House in London, it was a Sikh NRI having his roots in Ludhiana, who was successful in getting the rare piece of jewel. “At the time that Maharani Jind Kaur (also named Jindan Kaur) died in London in 1863, she was referred to (in the official probate letters) as Maharanee Jeudan Kower. For Toor, it was more of an addition to his collection as he already has another pair of earrings and a necklace of Maharani Jind Kaur which he bought almost a decade back. Born and brought up in London, Toor has kept his roots in Ludhiana alive..