Sivasagar Ancient Monuments

Sivasagar was the capital of the mighty Ahom Kingdom that ruled Assam for 600 years. The town is littered with historic tanks (borpukhuri) and temples.

The Shiva Dol is one of the tallest Shiva temples in India. The Rang Ghar involves an ancient amphitheater used for buffalo fights. The Talatal Ghar is a palace with secret underground tunnels.

Exploring Sivasagar is walking through the golden era of Assamese history. The architecture is unique, using indigenous materials.