| Title | शाल - Shāl (Sal Wood)शाल Shāl |
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| Description | शाल - Shāl (Sal Wood), derived from *Shorea robusta*, is a durable hardwood with a density of 800-950 kg/m³. It exhibits high tensile strength (80-100 MPa) and is naturally resistant to decay and insects due to its resinous content. It is known for its straight grain and coarse texture. |
| Tags | शाल Shāl Wood Timber Hardwood Forest |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-161357617-20-11-25-SL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/sal-wood |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/sal-wood |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Hardwood Timber |
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| Regions | Assam West Bengal Madhya Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times Medieval Period CE Ahom Kingdom (1228-1826) |
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| Dynasties | Mauryan Gupta Ahom |
| Sources | Forests of Assam Central Indian forests |
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| Properties | Density: 800-950 kg/m³ Tensile strength: 80-100 MPa Modulus of elasticity: 12-15 GPa Natural decay resistance |
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| Uses | Structural beams Door frames Window frames Roofing supports Pillars |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) Lohā (Iron) Kāshtha (Other Wood Types) |
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| Styles | Vernacular architecture Temple architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Palace Residential buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Forest Records | Journal | Timber properties and uses |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Rang Ghar Sivasagar | Secondary | 100% |