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History World · October 29, 2026

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Iron pillar of Delhi. Standing over seven metres tall, this ancient iron pillar has resisted rusting for over a thousand years despite standing exposed to the weather. Visitors once tried to encircle it backward with their arms for good luck until the practice was banned to protect it. Which present-day country is it in?

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India

💡 The iron pillar of Delhi dates back to around 500.

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