Charminar's 427-year resilience wasn't magic

Charminar's 427-year resilience wasn't magic. VIT decoded it: bio-additives like fermented plant extracts and carbohydrates in its lime mortar. This slowed carbonation and improved binding.

It's a powerful reminder that ancient Indian engineering often held sophisticated material science. We can learn from these sustainable, time-tested methods for modern construction and material innovation.

https://thebetterindia.com/144496/charminar-standing-tall-427-years-vit-scientists-have-decoded/