| Title | शिलाखण्ड - Shilākhaṇḍa (Stone Blocks)शिलाखण्ड Shilākhaṇḍa |
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| Description | Shilākhaṇḍa (Stone Blocks) are dressed or undressed stones used for masonry. Composition varies based on source quarry. Typically granite, basalt, or sandstone. Size and shape are determined by structural requirements. Used in walls, foundations, and paving. |
| Tags | शिलाखण्ड Shilākhaṇḍa Stone Blocks Ashlar Masonry Quarry |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-888351574-20-11-25-SN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/stone-blocks |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/stone-blocks |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Igneous Rock Sedimentary Rock Metamorphic Rock |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Karnataka Maharashtra Chhattisgarh |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE Medieval Period CE Maratha Period |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Chalukya Maratha |
| Sources | Aihole quarries (Karnataka) Local quarries near Raigarh Specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 40-200 MPa (depending on stone type) Density: 2.5-3.0 g/cm³ Porosity: 0.5-5% (depending on stone type) Water absorption: 0.1-3% |
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| Uses | Load-bearing walls Foundation stones Paving Fortification walls |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) Kāshtha (Wood) Lohā (Iron) |
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| Styles | Dravidian architecture style Nagara architecture style Indo-Islamic architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple Fort Palace Stepwell |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| ASI Technical Bulletin | Technical Report | Stone masonry techniques |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Raigarh Fort Raigarh | Primary | 100% |