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This mysterious iron pillar in India has been exposed to the elements for over 1,600 years. So why hasn’t it ever rusted?
One widely circulated account traces it back to the Gupta Empire, particularly under the reign of Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, around the 4th and 5th centuries. According to this ...
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The Story of India
Samudragupta's son Chandragupta II (r. 375–415 CE) waged a long campaign against the Shaka Satraps in western India, which gave the Guptas access to Gujarat's ports, in northwest India ...
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Gupta Empire: History, Governance, Economy & Decline: All You Need to Know
- Established the Gupta Empire in 319-320 CE. - Strengthened his rule through a matrimonial alliance with the Lichchhavis. - Expanded the kingdom from the Ganges River to Prayag. - Issued coins ...