390-year-old lamp post in Nalgonda unravels trade links of Telangana Subject: History Section: Medieval India Context: A 390-year-old Deepastambham (lamp post) discovered on the River Krishna’s edge in Nalgonda district, Telangana, highlights early medieval trade ties. About Deepastambham (lamp post): The 20-foot tall pillar, with hollows for lamps and a multi-lingual inscription, was […]