| Title | नानकशाही ईंटें - Nanakshahi Īntēṁ (Nanakshahi Bricks)नानकशाही ईंटें Nanakshahi Īntēṁ |
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| Description | Nanakshahi Īntēṁ (Nanakshahi Bricks) are thin, handmade bricks characteristic of Sikh architecture, typically measuring around 10-11 inches long, 4-5 inches wide, and 1-1.5 inches thick. They are made from locally sourced clay and fired at temperatures around 900-1000°C. |
| Tags | नानकशाही ईंटें Nanakshahi Eentein Lakhauri Brick Punjab Sikh Nanakshahi Īntē Lakhuri Bricks Thin Bricks Nanakshahi Īntēṁ Bricks Terracotta |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-201996891-20-11-25-NA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/nanakshahi-bricks |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/nanakshahi-bricks |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Clay Brick Terracotta Ceramic Clay Product |
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| Regions | Punjab Haryana |
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| Time Periods | Sikh Period CE (18th-19th century) Sikh Empire (1799-1849 CE) 18th-19th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Sikh Empire |
| Sources | Local kilns in Punjab specific geographic sources Local clay deposits in Punjab Brick kilns in Punjab Local clay pits in Punjab |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 5-10 MPa Water absorption: 15-25% Density: 1.6-1.8 g/cm³ Firing temperature: 900-1000°C Compressive strength: Lower than standard bricks (estimated 2-5 MPa) Water absorption: Higher than standard bricks (estimated 20-30%) Density: Lower than standard bricks (estimated 1400-1800 kg/m³) Compressive strength: 10-20 MPa Porosity: 20-30% Size: ~25-28cm x 10-13cm x 2.5-4cm |
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| Uses | Load-bearing walls Paving Vaults Arches Decorative brickwork Facing bricks |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) Kankar (Lime Nodules) |
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| Styles | Sikh architecture style Sikh architecture |
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| Categories | Gurdwara Bunga Fort Residential Buildings Bungas |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Studies in Sikh Architecture | Architectural History | Brickwork analysis |
| Architectural Heritage of Punjab | Architectural Survey | Use of Nanakshahi bricks in Sikh architecture |
| Studies in Sikhism and Comparative Religion | Journal Article | Architectural analysis |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Durgiana Temple Amritsar | Primary | 100% |