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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
How do we know that the science of metallurgy was highly advanced?
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Solution
Metallurgy:
Mehrauli pillars throw light on the iron metallurgy of this period. The pillar was built in the 4th-century ce has not rusted in the last few centuries. The 25-meter high copper statue of Buddha and the numerous gold coins testify the skill in metal casting.
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