Sivasagar and the Ahom monuments
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The old capital of the Ahom kings, with royal palaces, a royal pavilion and temples around a great man-made tank.
MonumentSivasagar district, upper AssamBest time to visit: October to April
Highlights
- Rang Ghar, a two-storeyed royal pavilion from which kings watched games and sports at Bihu
- Talatal Ghar and Kareng Ghar, the royal palaces
- Sivadol, Vishnudol and Devidol temples on the bank of the Sivasagar tank
- Large Ahom-era tanks such as Joysagar
Significance
The Ahom kingdom ruled much of the Brahmaputra valley for about six centuries. Sivasagar’s monuments, protected by the ASI, show its brick architecture and royal life.