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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?
Yet, inside New Delhi’s UNESCO-listed Qutb ... built in the early 13th century in the city’s southern Mehrauli district – one mysterious structure stands as a testament to this very enigma.
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Delhi, the Forever City
Narayani Gupta taught history in Delhi before she retired in 2004. Her research has focused on urban history, and she has served as a consultant on conservation projects. October 2016, No. 3 Vol.