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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Nanakshahi bricks''' ( ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਇੱਟ ) were decorative bricks used for structural walls during the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] era.<ref>[http://www.apnaorg.com/columns/spsingh/column-1.html Academy of Punjab in North America]</ref><br />
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==Uses==<br />
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This variety of brick tiles were of moderate dimensions and could be used for reinforcing [[Lime (material)|lime]] [[concrete]]s in the structural walls and other thick components. But, as they made [[Molding (decorative)|molding]]s, [[cornice]]s, [[plaster]]s, etc. easy to work into a variety of shapes, they were more often used as [[Cladding (construction)|cladding]] or decorative material.<br />
[[image:commonindianbrick.jpg|thumb|right|The Nanakshahi Bricks were less than 3/4 in every dimension from the contemporary bricks used in [[Brick#Optimal dimensions.2C characteristics.2C and strength|India nowadays]] those are 9 × 4¼ × 2¾ inches]]<br />
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==General specs==<br />
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More often than not, the structures on which they were used, especially the [[Sikh]] temples ([[Gurudwara]]s),<ref>[http://www.punjabiportal.com/forum/punjabi-villages-speciality-t2615.html Punjab Portal]</ref> were a combination of two systems: [[trabeated]] and [[post-and-lintel]], or based on [[arch]]es. The surfaces were treated with lime or [[gypsum]] plaster which was molded into [[cornices]], [[pilaster]]s, and other structural as well as non-structural embellishments.<ref>[http://www.ajitweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10797&Itemid=55 Ajit Weekly]</ref> Brick and lime [[Mortar (masonry)|mortar]] as well as lime or gypsum plaster, and lime concrete were the most favoured building materials, although stone (such as red stone and [[white marble]]) were also used in a number of shrines.<ref>[http://www.punjabstarnews.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3272:2009-12-15-16-38-07&catid=104:2009-09-27-01-08-43&Itemid=470 Historical Clue at Chamauker Bastion]</ref> Many fortresses were built using these bricks.<ref>[http://www.demotix.com/news/18599/crumbling-glory Fort at Mani Majra near Chandigarh's Fun Republic]</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Lakhori bricks]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.servinghistory.com/topics/Nanak_Shahi_bricks Nanak Shahi Bricks]<br />
*[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050714/aplus.htm#1 Ancient Home of Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna,(of Ghadar Party fame) in trouble]<br />
*[http://virasathaveli.com/aboutus.html Viraasat Haveli frozen in Time]<br />
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