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The Indian central city of Delhi has a lengthy history, including a history as the capital of more than a few empires. The primary architectural relics date back to the Maurya Period 300 BC since then, the site has seen continuous settlement. In 1966, an caption of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka 273-236 BC was revealed nearby Srinivaspur. Two sandstone pillars carved with the edicts of Ashoka were brought to by Firuz Shah Tughluq in the 14th century. The famous Iron pillar near theQutub Minar was commissioned by the emperor Kumara Gupta I of the Gupta dynasty 320-540 and relocated to Delhi during the 10th century. Eight major cities have been placed in the Delhi area. The first five cities were in the southern part of current day Delhi.