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c. 400 CE · science technology

A Gupta-Era Iron Pillar Is Erected

The iron pillar now standing in Delhi's Qutb complex was erected in the Gupta period and bears a Sanskrit inscription referring to a king named Chandra. Its original setting is uncertain, and it was moved to Delhi later.

Iron Pillar of Delhi at the Qutb complex
Direct photograph of the surviving pillar. Avoid overstating the exact original erection date or original location, which remain subjects of scholarly discussion. · Credit: Rounik Ghosh · License: CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sources and further reading

  1. NCERT — Themes in Indian History I
  2. National Geographic — Ancient Civilizations: India

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