An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s9.22
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s9.22
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The 12th-century colossal iron pillar at Dhr, the ancient capital of Malwa, has a length of 13·30 m, now in three pieces. It is rectangular in cross-section with an average width of 0·25 m. Its estimated weight is 7112 kg. Like the Delhi pillar it is also made of wrought iron.