An important relic of ancient India, the mehrauli iron pillar was erected by Chandragupta 2 Vikramaditya. It was later brought to Delhi by Feroz Shah Tughluq. The iron pillar has the mystery of being rust free after so many centuries. The script on it is also famous.
Shorts Motivation256 days ago
The iron pillar of Delhi is a structure 23 feet 8 inches high with a 16-inch diameter that was constructed by Chandragupta II, and now stands in the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in Delhi, India. It is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction.
MADHURI SING SARDAR1 year ago
The Iron Pillar of Delhi is a structure 7.21 metres (23 feet 8 inches) high with a 41-centimetre (16 in) diameter that was constructed by Chandragupta II (reigned c. 375–415 AD), and now stands in the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in Delhi, India.
It is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction. The pillar weighs more than 6 tonnes and is thought to have been erected elsewhere, perhaps outside the Udaygiri Caves and moved to its present location by Anangpal Tomar in 11th century.
The pillar carries a number of inscriptions of different dates, some of which have not been studied systematically despite the pillar's prominent location and easy access.
Dinesh Gupta1 year ago
The Iron Pillar, Delhi
The Mehrauli Iron Pillar was built during the early Gupta dynasty. The Pillar is famous for its non-rusted state, despite being made of 99% iron, and having been constructed in the 5th century CE, and thus having an existence of around 1600 years. It is believed to have had the emblem of the mythical bird Garuda, the symbol of the Gupta's, at the top, but is now missing.♥️
Anand Varadarajan1 year ago
A remarkable innovation by ancient Indian metallurgists who created this rust-free iron pillar. As per the inscription (attached images), the pillar seems to have been created during the reign of Chandragupta II (375 - 413) as used as dhwaja sthamba in Lord Vishnu temple. The location of this pillar within the Qutb complex is awe inspiring, a bit odd, and assimilating of the symbols of power by the successive dynasties that ruled Delhi in the past.
Shonima Shareef2 years ago
We will be in awe when we know that this place was built for qutub bin aibak who lived in 15th century. Very beautiful structure built with stones, lot to walk and see here. Great architecture. Can be reached through cab or auto. UNESCO world Heritage Site, we as indians, this is a place to be proud of.
Anshul Singh2 years ago
Probably the oldest surviving piece of architecture by any Hindu king in the capital of India. It's material continues to amaze and baffles historians and metal scientists alike. The fence is erected around the pillar ensures the upkeep of the monument.
Raghu B2 years ago
Hi guys I am from BANGALORE and I visited this place on 2/10/22. 1) Its a wonderful pillar which is made of iron 2) it is present inside the Qudub Minar campus only 3) Iron pillar is 23feet 18inch with diameter of 16inch 4) it is built by Chandtagupta II. 5) Its is called as VISHNUSTAMBA. 6) Its weight upto 6tonnes. 7) This pillar is famous for Rust- Resistance technology 8) please bring your children and show them and how our ansisters ahead of every technology before thousands of years ago.
It is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction. The pillar weighs more than 6 tonnes and is thought to have been erected elsewhere, perhaps outside the Udaygiri Caves and moved to its present location by Anangpal Tomar in 11th century.
The pillar carries a number of inscriptions of different dates, some of which have not been studied systematically despite the pillar's prominent location and easy access.
The Mehrauli Iron Pillar was built during the early Gupta dynasty. The Pillar is famous for its non-rusted state, despite being made of 99% iron, and having been constructed in the 5th century CE, and thus having an existence of around 1600 years. It is believed to have had the emblem of the mythical bird Garuda, the symbol of the Gupta's, at the top, but is now missing.♥️
The location of this pillar within the Qutb complex is awe inspiring, a bit odd, and assimilating of the symbols of power by the successive dynasties that ruled Delhi in the past.
Very beautiful structure built with stones, lot to walk and see here. Great architecture.
Can be reached through cab or auto.
UNESCO world Heritage Site, we as indians, this is a place to be proud of.
1) Its a wonderful pillar which is made of iron
2) it is present inside the Qudub Minar campus only
3) Iron pillar is 23feet 18inch with diameter of 16inch
4) it is built by Chandtagupta II.
5) Its is called as VISHNUSTAMBA.
6) Its weight upto 6tonnes.
7) This pillar is famous for Rust- Resistance technology
8) please bring your children and show them and how our ansisters ahead of every technology before thousands of years ago.