Iron Pillar of Delhi is a monument that allures everyone with its mysterious iron built that has not rusted since its construction for more than 1600 years back. It is an excellent example of scientific and engineering advancement in ancient India…
Iron Pillar is situated inside the Qutub Complex where the famous QutubMinar is located. Iron Pillar stands majestically with a height of 24 feet, placed in front of the Quwwatul Mosque in Qutb Complex. It is made up of 6 tons of wrought iron.
The history of Iron Pillar Delhi is still under research and as per scholars, the Mehrauli Iron Pillar was constructed during early period of Gupta reign however according to one of the prominent theories, Iron pillar was built on top of a hill Udaygiri in Madhya Pradesh and was transported to Delhi by King Iltutmish after his victory
Iron Pillar stands on an artistically carved base with a diameter of 48 cm and a weight of 6.5 tonnes. The pillar weighs more than 5865 kg. Iron pillar has inscriptions carved on it.
It is an ancient Indian architectural wonder.
-Dr Shobha Tawade
Team ScienceNow Digital
