| Title | इष्टिका - Ishtika (Baked Brick)इष्टिका Ishtika |
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| Description | इष्टिका - Ishtika (Baked Brick) is a common construction material, made from clay fired at temperatures between 800-1100°C. The bricks exhibit compressive strength ranging from 10-35 MPa and water absorption rates of 10-20%. |
| Tags | इष्टिका Ishtika Brick Terracotta Kiln Masonry Clay |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-808030117-20-11-25-IB |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/baked-brick |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/baked-brick |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Clay Product |
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| Regions | Punjab Uttar Pradesh Bengal Assam |
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| Time Periods | Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1700 BCE) Medieval Period CE Mughal Period Mauryan Period (322-185 BCE) Gupta Period (320-550 CE) Ahom Kingdom (1228-1826) |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Gupta Mughal Mauryan Ahom |
| Sources | Local clay pits near riverbeds Brick kilns in Punjab region Local clay pits near riverbanks Brick kilns in Assam region |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 10-35 MPa Water absorption: 10-20% Density: 1600-2200 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 0.6-0.8 W/mK Compressive strength: 15-30 MPa Porosity: 15-25% |
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| Uses | Load-bearing walls Paving Arches Vaults Vaulted roofs Decorative facades |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) Kāshtha (Wood) |
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| Styles | Indo-Islamic architecture Bengal architecture Bengal terracotta temple architecture Ahom architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Fort Residential Buildings Palace Stupa |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Ancient Indian Bricks: A Study | Book | Technical analysis of brick types |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Multan Sun Temple Ruins Multan | Primary | 100% | |
| Rang Ghar Sivasagar | Primary | 100% |