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Class 6Social ScienceBuildings, Paintings and Books

What is the Mahabharata all about?

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  • The iron pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi, is a remarkable example of the skill of Indian crafts persons.
  • It is made of iron, 7.2. m high, and weighs over 3 tonnes.
  • It was made about 1500 years ago. We know the date because there is an inscription on the pillar mentioning a ruler named Chandra, who probably belonged to the Gupta dynasty.