[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c19.s6.8 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c19.s6.8 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c19.s6.8 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.s6.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s6.8) \*14.6.3 Mortars and Plasters.\* Plaster is the material used for coating walls, etc., while mortar is the binding material between brick or stone. Sometimes the same material may be used for both the purposes. In ancient times mud was almost exclusively used as mortar and plaster, though lime is rarely used as at NAGARJUNAKONDA. The following paragraphs mention only such materials (other than mud) the composition of which is available. - [Previous: v1.c19.s6.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s6.7) - [Next: v1.c19.s6.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s6.9) - [Up: v1.c19.s6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s6.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s6.8) · Pramāṇa