WORLD HISTORY

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ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Used this to build an iron pillar 24 feet tall that has lasted over 1500 years.
A
Metal working
B
Metallurgy
C
Ayurvedic
D
Angkor Wat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Metallurgical Treasure Since the first such analysis in 1912, 2 researchers have estimated that the pillar’s average composition is 0.15% carbon, 0.25% phosphorus, 0.005% sulfur, 0.05% silicon, 0.02% nitrogen, 0.05% manganese, 0.03% copper, 0.05% nickel, and the balance iron.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Iron pillar of Delhi (Mehrauli Iron Pillar) is 7.2 m which is equal to 23 ft and 8 inches. It is also known as Kirti Stambha.

Detailed explanation-3: -This pillar was made nearly 1500 years ago. The date is known because there is an inscription on the pillar mentioning a ruler named Chandra, who probably belonged to the Gupta dynasty. This Iron Pillar is great proof of the advanced technology of metal work in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli belonged to the Gupta dynasty. We know this because there is an inscription on the pillar mentioning a ruler named Chandra who probably belonged to the Gupta dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -As a result of its remarkable state, the pillar has fascinated historians and archaeologists, as well as those of us with scientific and technical interests, for many years. The iron pillar at Qutub Minar in Delhi has remained rust-free for over 1, 600 years.

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