The Iron Pillar


 
 
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The Iron Pillar

The Iron Pillar:

The iron pillar at mehrauli, Delhi is a remarkable example of the skill of Indian crafts persons. It is made of iron, 7.2. m. high, and weighs over 3 tonnes. It was made about 1500 years ago. We know the date because there is an inscription on the pillar mentioning a ruler named Chandra, who probably belonged to the gupta dynasty.

 
 
 


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