In context of Gupta empire during whose time period was the Iron Pillar in Delhi erected?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta I
[D] Skandgupta
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Correct Answer: B [ Chandragupta II ]
Notes:
As per Natya-darpana ( by Vishakadata), the Iron pillar had been put up by Chandragupta II himself after defeating Vahilakas. He designated that pillar as a memory of the victory. The pillar is made of 98% wrought iron and has stood more than 1,600 years without rusting or decomposing.
