The foundation for Damascus Steel is Wootz Steel, which originated in India and Sri Lanka and later spread to Persia.From the 3rd century to 17th century, India was shipping steel ingots to the Middle East for use in Damascus Steel

Indian steelmaking technology is good,they have been making superior steel from ages.

The proof is the famous Iron Pillar belonging to 4th century. It is enclosed in the Qutub Minar complex of New Delhi. The Sanskrit inscription in Gupta script and the peculiar style of its ‘Amalaka’ capital confirms the date. As evident from these inscriptions, this pillar was originally set up as a flag, or ‘dhvaja’, of Lord Vishnu on the hill known as ‘Vishnupada’. It was a tribute to King Chandragupta II (375-413) of the imperial Gupta dynasty. It is also suggested that a deep hole on the top of the pillar was used to fit the image of ‘Garuda’ as the Vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Iron Pillar is said to be brought to Delhi by Anangpal, the Tomar king who founded Delhi.It rises to a height of 7.20 m, with 93 cm buried below the present floor level. It is a wonder that iron has not rusted despite the sixteen centuries that have passed since then. Thus, the pillar is an excellent example of advanced metallurgy of those times and is a marvel in itself. The metal of the pillar is identified to be almost pure malleable iron.

Damascus steel is famous for superior material. Damascus steel has mystique from it’s own toughness, resistance for rust and elegant pattern of surface and process of manufacture was passed down from the father to the next generation so that this process is not known to everybody. Damascus is held in high esteem by custom knife makers and knife manufacturers in the world.The art of damascus making was passed down dynastic hidden treasure so that it gained reputation, and status symbol. Besides, it has special meaning in human history because present stainless steel was developed researching the process of damascus making.