लखौरी ईंट - Lakhauri Īnt (Lakhauri Brick) | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	लखौरी ईंट - Lakhauri Īnt (Lakhauri Brick) लखौरी ईंट Lakhauri Īnt
Description	लखौरी ईंट - Lakhauri Īnt (Lakhauri Brick) are small, thin bricks (typically 9"x4.5"x1.5") used extensively in Mughal and Sikh era architecture. Made from locally sourced clay, fired at approximately 900-1000°C. Lower compressive strength (2-3 MPa) compared to modern bricks.
Tags	लखोरी ईंट Lakhauri Eent Brick Thin Brick Mughal Masonry Lakhauri Brick Mughal Brick Brickwork Lakhauri Īnt Clay Terracotta लखौरी ईंट
Material ID	`INHFMAT-438850898-20-11-25-LR`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/lakhauri-brick
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/lakhauri-brick`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 20, 2025
Last Updated	November 20, 2025

Material Types

Types	Ceramic Clay Product Clay Brick Terracotta

Regions	Punjab Delhi Uttar Pradesh North India Haryana

Time Periods	Mughal Period Mughal Period (16th-18th Century CE) Mughal Period CE Late Medieval Period CE Mughal Period (16th-18th centuries CE) Mughal Period (1526-1857 CE) Sikh Period
Dynasties	Mughal Mughal Dynasty Sikh Empire Sikh

Sources	Local clay pits Brick kilns near Mughal settlements Local kilns near riverbeds Local clay pits along the Yamuna River Brick kilns near Karnal Local clay pits near brick kilns Local brick kilns near historical sites

Properties	Compressive strength: 10-20 MPa Water absorption: 15-25% Density: 1800-2000 kg/m³ Smaller size allows for intricate designs Compressive strength: 8-12 MPa Porosity: 18-22% Water absorption: 12-18% Density: 1700-1900 kg/m³ Compressive strength: 5-10 MPa Water absorption: 15-20% Density: 1.6-1.8 g/cm³ Porosity: 25-35% Compressive strength: 7-14 MPa Thermal conductivity: 0.6-0.8 W/mK Density: 1500-2000 kg/m³ Compressive strength: 2-4 MPa Compressive strength: 2-3 MPa Size: 9"x4.5"x1.5" (approximate) Water absorption: 20-25%

Compressive strength: 10-20 MPa

Water absorption: 15-25%

Density: 1800-2000 kg/m³

Smaller size allows for intricate designs

Compressive strength: 8-12 MPa

Porosity: 18-22%

Water absorption: 12-18%

Density: 1700-1900 kg/m³

Compressive strength: 5-10 MPa

Water absorption: 15-20%

Density: 1.6-1.8 g/cm³

Porosity: 25-35%

Compressive strength: 7-14 MPa

Thermal conductivity: 0.6-0.8 W/mK

Density: 1500-2000 kg/m³

Compressive strength: 2-4 MPa

Compressive strength: 2-3 MPa

Size: 9"x4.5"x1.5" (approximate)

Water absorption: 20-25%

Uses	Facing material Intricate brickwork Decorative panels Vaults and arches Wall construction Arches Vaults Intricate brickwork (jali) Paving Vaulting Ornamental brickwork Facing material for walls Vaulted roofs Decorative brickwork

Materials	चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) Stucco कली चूना - Kali Chunā (Fat Lime)

Styles	Mughal architecture Indo-Islamic architecture Mughal Architecture Mughal architecture style Indo-Islamic architecture style Sikh architecture

Categories	Fort Palace Tomb Garden Mosque Mausoleum

Notes	Prone to weathering due to thinness Requires careful repointing with compatible lime mortar Susceptible to damage from salt crystallization Susceptible to salt attack Vulnerable to water damage Susceptible to erosion due to low firing temperature Requires protection from rising damp Use of breathable lime-based mortars for repair Requires breathable lime-based mortars for repair Prone to salt efflorescence Highly susceptible to weathering due to lower firing temperature Prone to salt damage Prone to weathering and erosion Requires gentle cleaning methods Compatible lime mortar for repointing

Notes

Title	Type	Notes
Mughal Architecture: An Outline	Book	Use of Lakhauri bricks in Mughal structures
Archaeological Survey of India Reports	Report	Analysis of brick types
Mughal Brickwork Techniques	Technical Report	Analysis of Lakhauri brick properties and usage
Conservation of Historic Brick Structures	Technical Report	Guidelines for conserving Lakhauri brickwork

Site Name	Status	Usage	Confidence
Gobindgarh Fort Amritsar	Secondary		100%