Standing at a height of over 6 metre, the Lat consists of two parts. In reality, the lower portion is a part of one of the pillars erected by emperor Asoka probably at Agroha or Hansi. The Asokan epigraph that was once engraved on the pillar wa systematlcally chiseled off for writing the Tughluq inscription recording the genealogy of Firuz Shah in beautiful Tughra-Arabic characters carved in high relief.
In view of its historical importance it was declared protected as an monument of national importance vide notification no. PN,513 dated 01.09.1911.