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Highlight the achievement of Guptas in metallurgy.
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Solution
- Mining and metallurgy were the most flourishing industries during the Gupta period.
- The most important evidence of development in metallurgy was the Mehrauli Iron Pillar installed by King Chandragupta in Delhi.
- This monolithic iron pillar has lasted through the centuries without rusting.
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