| Title | गुळ मिश्रण - Guḷa Miśraṇa (Jaggery Mortar)गुळ मिश्रण Guḷa Miśraṇa |
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| Description | गुळ मिश्रण - Guḷa Miśraṇa (Jaggery Mortar) is a traditional binding agent composed of jaggery (unrefined sugar) mixed with lime and other aggregates. It enhances the workability and setting time of lime mortars, improving tensile strength. The sugar acts as an organic binder. |
| Tags | गुळ मिश्रण Guḷa Miśraṇa Jaggery Mortar Lime Organic |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-087460088-20-11-25-GM |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/jaggery-mortar |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/jaggery-mortar |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Mortar Organic Binder |
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| Regions | Maharashtra Karnataka Tamil Nadu |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Maratha Period |
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| Dynasties | Maratha |
| Sources | Local jaggery production Lime kilns |
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| Properties | Improved tensile strength Enhanced workability Accelerated setting time Organic binder |
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| Uses | Masonry joints Plastering Adhesive for stone elements Brickwork |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) रेती - Retī (Sand) |
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| Styles | Traditional Indian architecture Vernacular architecture |
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| Categories | Fort Temple Residential buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Building Materials of India | Book | Jaggery mortar recipes |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Pratapgad Fort Satara | Primary | 100% |