Ancient Metallurgy and Science
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Exam Year
2002
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UPSC LevelID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2002_55 Ref: Standard Educational Reference
The iron column, located in the courtyard of Delhi's Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is retention of-
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The iron pillar in Delhi's Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque courtyard belongs to King Chandra, identified as Chandragupta II. It is famous for its Sanskrit inscription and remarkable rust-resistant metallurgy.