Iron Pillar of Delhi
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Title
Iron Pillar of Delhi
Subject
Gupta Period Art
Description
The Iron Pillar in Qutub Complex, Delhi is a stellar example of advanced metallurgy technology in Gupta Period (circa 320 - 550 CE). The 7 m (23 ft) high pillar was made corrosion resistant. It bears Sanskrit - Brahmi inscriptions eulogising the achievements of King Chandra which is believed to be about King Chandragupta II (circa 380 – 414 CE)
Creator
Ancient History Encyclopedia
Source
Iron Pillars of Delhi
Jarvis, Dennis. "Iron Pillar of Delhi." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 27, 2015. https://www.ancient.eu/image/4156/
Jarvis, Dennis. "Iron Pillar of Delhi." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 27, 2015. https://www.ancient.eu/image/4156/
Publisher
Ancient History Encyclopedia
Date
Gupta Empire
Contributor
Brynn Leukuma
Rights
Copy Right. Used for educational purposes only
Citation
Ancient History Encyclopedia, “Iron Pillar of Delhi,” World History 1 Online, Spring 2019, accessed October 17, 2026, https://jacknorton.org/1101-online-sp19/items/show/89.