| Title | मृत्तिका लेप - Mrittika Lepa (Clay Mortar)मृत्तिका लेप Mrittika Lepa |
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| Description | मृत्तिका लेप - Mrittika Lepa (Clay Mortar) is a traditional binding agent composed of clay, water, and sometimes organic additives like rice husk. It exhibits low compressive strength (0.5-2 MPa) and high porosity (25-40%). |
| Tags | मृत्तिका लेप Mrittika Lepa Clay Mortar Mud Earthen |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-288363975-20-11-25-MR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/clay-mortar |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/clay-mortar |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Earthen Material Binding Agent |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Gujarat Punjab Haryana |
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| Time Periods | Harappan Civilization (3300-1700 BCE) Early Historic Period |
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| Dynasties | Indus Valley Civilization Mauryan Empire |
| Sources | Local clay deposits Riverbeds |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 0.5-2 MPa Porosity: 25-40% Low tensile strength High shrinkage upon drying |
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| Uses | Bonding bricks Plastering walls Sealing joints Foundation bedding |
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| Materials | बाली - Bālī (Rice Husk) गोमय - Gomaya (Cow Dung) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) |
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| Styles | Vernacular architecture Rural architecture |
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| Categories | Residential Buildings Earthen Structures |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Indian Mortars | Technical Report | Analysis of clay mortar composition |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Multan Sun Temple Ruins Multan | Secondary | 100% |