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The 'Mehrauli Iron Pillar' inscription, which has remained rust-free for centuries, is associated with which king?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chandragupta Maurya
  2. Chandragupta II
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Ashoka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta II

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Chandragupta II šŸ“š Explanation: The Mehrauli Iron Pillar, now located in the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, bears a Sanskrit inscription mentioning a king named 'Chandra'. Historians almost universally identify this king as Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) of the Gupta dynasty. The pillar is a marvel of ancient Indian metallurgy, having survived environmental exposure for over 1,600 years without significant corrosion.