The Iron Pillar of Delhi
- Date of account
- Probably Gupta period, 4th–5th century CE
- Location
- Mehrauli, Delhi, India
- Source
- model_recalled_reference
- Record updated
- 2026-10-10
Record summary
The Delhi Iron Pillar is a large wrought-iron column bearing a Sanskrit inscription that praises a king named Chandra, commonly identified with a Gupta ruler. It matters for research on ancient metallurgy, monument transport, corrosion resistance, political symbolism, and the reuse of earlier objects in later sacred landscapes. Its unusual preservation has generated exaggerated popular claims, while metallurgical studies offer more ordinary explanations involving composition, forging, climate, and protective surface films. The king’s identification, original location, and precise manufacturing history remain matters for specialist verification.
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