Iron pillar of delhi
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In the Qutb complex in Delhi, there is an astonishing structure that is thought to be over one thousand years old. It is a pillar that stands 7.2 meters
![The iron pillar of Delhi is a structure 23 feet 8 inches (7.2 metres) high with 16 inches (40.64 cm) diameter that was constructed by Chandragupta II (reigned c. 375–415 CE), and now stands in the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in Delhi, India.[1][2] It is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction. The pillar weighs over three tonnes (6,614 lb) and is thought to have been erected elsewhere, perhaps outside the Udayagiri Caves, and moved to its present location India, Iron Pillar Mehrauli, Iron Pillar Of Delhi, India Architecture, History Project, History Projects, Delhi India, Big Ben, And Now](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i.pinimg.com/474x/60/99/4e/60994e717392e3fa0207761fd3064faa.jpg)
The iron pillar of Delhi is a structure 23 feet 8 inches (7.2 metres) high with 16 inches (40.64 cm) diameter that was constructed by Chandragupta II (reigned c. 375–415 CE), and now stands in the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in Delhi, India.[1][2] It is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction. The pillar weighs over three tonnes (6,614 lb) and is thought to have been erected elsewhere, perhaps outside the Udayagiri Caves, and moved to its present…
A highly decorated prayer niche. Part of the large mosque next to the Qutb Minar in Mehrauli. This part of the complex dates from the early 13th century, and was constructed by Iltutmish, the second ruler of the Mamluk, or Slave, dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. This panel displays a variety of different decorative motifs, including two varieties of Arabic calligraphy. The carvings on the row furthest to the right are in an early Arabic script called Kufic, which seems to have developed in…
Ashoka Stambh or the iron pillar is one of the world’s foremost metallurgical curiosities. The pillar, almost seven metres high and weighing more than six tonnes, was erected by Chandragupta II Vikramaditya (375–414 CE). It is the only piece of the Jain temple remaining, which stood there before being destroyed by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
This iron pillar made by King Chandragupta Vikramaditya II from secret clan is more than 1600 years old. This iron column is 7 meters high and weighs...
Iron Pillar of Delhi. Originally part of a Hindu Temple Complex. Produced in 912BC, the pillar is called "a testament to the high skill of ancient Indian blacksmiths" because of its high resistance to corrosion and surviving the weather since 2000 years. It was built during the reign of the Hindu King "Chandragupta Maurya" who founded the Mauryan Empire which stretched to Afghanistan, Southern Iran, including India etc and unified it as what is known as "Greater India"
There are ages, there are eras; there are dynasties and rules. There are milestones to mark them all and there are pillars where rests the history. Who decides which one is the tallest? Is it all that meets the eye? Iron pillar of Delhi moved from Udayagiri to Delhi by Anangpal where Qutub Complex was later built.
