History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c29.s2.t3.1

v1.c29.s2.t3.1

Bricks both unbaked and baked are standard building material since Pre-historic times. Their use has been attested from Pre- Harappan levels. Bricks are made of clay which is easily available in plenty in alluvial lands and was economical for use. It could be moulded in desired shapes, dried in the sun and used in unbaked form. Sun dried bricks were baked for use in structure to withstand weathering and resist wear-and-tear to last longer.