| Title | नानकशाही ईंट - Nanakshahi Īnt (Nanakshahi Brick)नानकशाही ईंट Nanakshahi Īnt |
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| Description | नानकशाही ईंट - Nanakshahi Īnt (Nanakshahi Brick) are specific type of brick used during the Sikh Empire period, characterized by their unique size and shape (often slightly larger than Lakhauri bricks). Fired at temperatures around 950-1050°C. Compressive strength ranges from 4-6 MPa. |
| Tags | नानकशाही ईंट Nanakshahi Īnt Nanakshahi Brick Sikh Brick Punjab Brick Sikh Architecture Thin Brick |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-265716247-20-11-25-NA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/nanakshahi-brick |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/nanakshahi-brick |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Clay Product Clay Brick Terracotta |
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| Regions | Punjab |
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| Time Periods | Sikh Empire 18th-19th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Sikh Sikh Empire |
| Sources | Brick kilns in Punjab during the Sikh period Local kilns in Punjab region |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 4-6 MPa Size: Varies, typically larger than Lakhauri Water absorption: 18-22% Compressive strength: 5-10 MPa Porosity: 20-25% Water absorption: 15-20% Density: 1600-1800 kg/m³ |
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| Uses | Wall construction Fortifications Buildings during the Sikh Empire Paving Vaulting Decorative facades |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) |
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| Styles | Sikh architecture Sikh Architecture |
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| Categories | Fort Gurudwara Residential buildings Gurdwara Residential Buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Architectural Heritage of the Sikhs | Book | Details on Nanakshahi brick construction |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Gobindgarh Fort Amritsar | Primary | 100% | |
| Kali Mata Mandir Patiala | Primary | 100% |