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Mysterious Iron Pillar of Delhi

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Iron Pillar in Qutub Complex Iron pillar insie Qutub complex still generates a lot of curiocity It is a 7 meter high iron pillar and weighs more than 6 tonns The iron pillar has been standing without rusting for over 2000 years Some say if you encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it, your wish will be fulfilled The pillar bears an inscription in sanskrit (Brahmi Script) dating 4th century AD Entire pillar weighs 6511 kg. It was originally erected by Chandragupta II Vikramaditya (375-414AD) at Udaigiri in fornt of a Vishnu Temple Complex. But later in 10th century CE it was shifted to present location by Anangpal from Udaigiri Iron Pillar in Qutub Complex Iron Pillar of Delhi No Sign of Rust in Iron Pillar Iron Pillar Of Delhi