Nanak Shahi bricks
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Nanakshahi bricks (Punjabi: ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਇੱਟ; meaning "belonging to the reign of Guru Nanak"[1]), also known as Lakhuri bricks,[2] were decorative bricks used for structural walls during the Mughal era.[3] They were employed for constructing historical Sikh architecture, such as at the Golden Temple complex.[1] The British colonists also made use of the bricks in Punjab.[4]
Uses
This variety of brick tiles were of moderate dimensions and could be used for reinforcing lime concretes in the structural walls and other thick components. But, as they made moldings, cornices, plasters, etc. easy to work into a variety of shapes, they were more often used as cladding or decorative material. In the present-day, the bricks are sometimes used to give a "historical" look to settings, such as when the surrounding of the Golden Temple complex was heavily renovated in the 2010s.[5]
General specifications
More often than not, the structures on which they were used, especially the
See also
References
- ^ OCLC 1031039993.)
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- ^ Academy of Punjab in North America
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- ^ a b Bagga, Neeraj (22 August 2016). "Nanakshahi bricks to spruce up road to Golden Temple". The Tribune.
- ^ Punjab Portal
- ^ Ajit Weekly
- ^ Historical Clue at Chamauker Bastion
- ^ Fort at Mani Majra near Chandigarh's Fun Republic