Kos Minar (Delhi)

India / Delhi / Ni Dilli / Delhi
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This Kos Minar is located at a corner of the Lodi Garden (near the restroom/toilet facilities). Kos minars were used to mark distances along a highway. 1 Kos = 3 kilometers (approx.). This minar has the shape of a tapering cylinder and it has a decorated watch-window in the "upper tier". More details on kos minars can be found in:
www.indiaprofile.com/monuments-temples/kosminars.htm
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Coordinates:   28°35'34"N   77°13'16"E
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