Great Iron Pillar Delhi - Non-rusting Iron pillar of India - Ancient marvel of India -Medieval India

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The Iron Pillar that stands at the center of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque dates back to 4th Century A.D. It is counted in one of Delhi's most curious structures. It is situated at Qutub Minar complex Mehrauli New Delhi. Erected in honor of the Hindu God, Lord Vishnu, it has inscriptions of ‘Brahmi characters’ on it to which indicates that the pillar was set up as a Vishnudhvaja, the standard of god.
Some people also say that it was made in the memory of the Gupta King Chandragupta II (375-413). There are many archaeologists, historians, and scientists who have been studying it for so many centuries now. But the mystery remains unsolved. 
According to the ancient records, it was present in Madhya Pradesh before it moved to Delhi. It was shifted by King Anangpal in the 10th century CE from Udaygiri to its present location. Anangpal built a Vishnu Temple here and wanted this pillar to be a part of that temple.
Along with this, the Iron Pillar has not rusted in all these years leaving everyone bewildered. The pillar thus highlights ancient India's achievements in metallurgy. The pillar is made of 98 percent wrought iron and has stood 1,600 years without rusting or decomposing. The estimated weight of the decorative bell of the pillar is 646 kg while the main body weighs 5,865 kg, thus making the entire pillar weigh 6,511 kg. 
The iron pillar is one of the world's foremost metallurgical curiosities and is a must-visit for every visitor to Delhi.

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Created:	6. 5. 2022 03:43:13

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Great Iron Pillar Delhi - Non-rusting Iron pillar of India - Ancient marvel of India -Medieval India