Iron Pillar and Qutab Minar, Delhi
by Aashish Vaidya
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Iron Pillar and Qutab Minar, Delhi
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Aashish Vaidya
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Photograph - Photography
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The iron pillar of Delhi is a structure 23 feet 8 inches (7.2 meters) constructed by Chandragupta II, also known by his title Vikramaditya of the Gupta Dynasty. Chandragupta II reigned approximately from 375-415 CE. The iron pillar is located in the Qutab complex, where the Qutab Minar is located. It is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction. The pillar, which weighs in at 3 tonnes (6614 lb) was thought to be erected in teh Udayagiri caves and moved to its present location.
The Qutub Minar, a UNESCO heritage site, is located in teh Mehrauli area of New Delhi, India. The construction of the minaret is thought to have started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
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