Monolithic Pillar
Several types of free standing pillars are seen in Telangana like other parts of India. The pillar erected on a square platform in Nalgonda town is a Monolithic one. Its height on the platform is about 41 feet. The pillar is square shaped to a height of 2.5 feet and above that, it is octagonal in shape. Erection of such a big Monolithic pillar shows the skill of the Deccan masons in handling huge blocks of stones. The erection of pillar is dated back to 13th Century A.D. The pillar is located in the heart of the district headquarters of Nalgonda and is accessible by road.
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Kos Minar
There are about 49 Kos minars in Haryana. The Kos Minars are situated on the ancient 'royal route and highway' populary known as the 'Grand Trunk Road' that has now been converted to National Highway No. 1. The Kos-minars, erected during reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir are the earliest known examples of the 'road milestones' in the Indian History. In 1619 AD, Emperor Jahangir ordered Bakir Khan, the Fauzdar of Multan, to erect a minaret at every Kos (a distance of 2 miles and approximately 3.22 kms.) on the old imperial route. Kos-minars are plastered solid bricks structures standing on a square platform. Each minar soars from a tapering octagonal base.