| Title | शिला पट्टिकाएँ (Stone Tiles)Rare Śilā Paṭṭikāẽ Stone Tiles |
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| Description | Shilā Pattikā (शिला पट्टिका) or stone tiles, known regionally as पत्थर की टाइलें (Patthar ki tile), प्रस्तर पट्टिकाएँ (Prastar Pattikaen), and पाषाण पट्टिकाएँ (Pashan Pattikaen), are a traditional construction material in Indic architecture. These tiles, sourced from quarries and mines across the Indian subcontinent, are primarily composed of sedimentary rocks like sandstone and metamorphic rocks such as slate. Density ranges from 2.5-2.8 g/cm³. Porosity varies between 1-10%, influencing durability. Compressive strength is typically 30-120 MPa, while the thermal expansion coefficient is 8-12 x 10⁻⁶/°C. Extensively employed during the Medieval and Colonial periods by dynasties like the Rajput and Vijayanagara, Shilā Pattikā served as flooring, roofing, paving, and wall cladding in heritage sites. Traditional construction methods involved skilled artisans shaping the stone. Conservation efforts address weathering and erosion, employing techniques to preserve the integrity of these पाषाण (Pashana) elements [1]. |
| Also Known As | Stone Tiles Śilā Paṭṭikāẽ Stone Tiles Paving Stones Flagstones पत्थर की टाइलें प्रस्तर पट्टिकाएँ पाषाण पट्टिकाएँ கல் ஓடுகள் (Kal Ōṭukaḷ) రాతి పలకలు (Rāti palakalu) ಕಲ್ಲಿನ ಹೆಂಚುಗಳು (Kallina henchugaḷu) |
| Tags | शिला पट्टिका Shilā Pattikā Stone Tiles Sandstone Slate Flagstone Paving Quarry |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-086316679-20-11-25-SS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/stone-tiles |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/stone-tiles |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Sedimentary Rock Metamorphic Rock Natural Stone |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Andhra Pradesh Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period Colonial Period |
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| Dynasties | Rajput Dynasty Vijayanagara Dynasty |
| Sources | Rajasthan sandstone quarries Andhra Pradesh slate quarries Specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Density: 2.5-2.8 g/cm³ Porosity: 1-10% Compressive strength: 30-120 MPa Thermal expansion coefficient: 8-12 x 10⁻⁶/°C |
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| Uses | Flooring Roofing Paving Wall cladding Courtyard paving Terrace flooring |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) रेती - Retī (Sand) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) |
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| Styles | Rajput architecture Colonial architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Residential Buildings Public Buildings |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council Reports | Technical Report | Stone tile specifications |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Tarapith Temple Tarapith | Primary | 100% |