Monuments In India

Rang Ghar

Location	Sibsagar, Assam
Built in	1746
Built by	SwargadeoPramattaSingha
Main Attraction	Pavillion, RupahiPathar
Current Status	Maintained by ASI
Nearest Metro Station	Not available

The important archaeological monumentRang ghar is in Assam and India.All over the Asia Rang ghar is the oldest amphitheater. In the 33rd National Games which was Assam held in February 2007andwas conducted in Guwahati, Assam was used The Rang gharas a logo.

History

The meaning of Rang ghar is an Amusement house.Ahom kings of Assam had constructed this important and famous amusement amphitheater. The Rang ghar building has two floors. Often The Royal familyused The Rang ghar building for the witness various games which was organized during the celebratons of RangauliBihu with the adjoining of RupahiPathar.The Royal family could examine the whole proceedingsofthebuffalo fight from the Rang gharHouse.Nowadays Buffalo fight is the famous Sports events.In 1746, the Ahom king SwargadeoPramattaSingha built The Rang Ghar. The Rang ghar is placed in Sibsagar town along the Assam trunk road.

Architecture

The architectural structure of Rang Ghar is one of the oldest structures of Assam. The structure has a great importance for historians as well as architects as it shows the architectural taste of that time. The structure has been built on lines of the royal boat Ahom. The shape of the roof of the Rang Ghar resembles the same. A pair of crocodiles made up of sculpted stones is found on the roof of the Rang Ghar. Series of entrances are built at the base of Rang Ghar. The Ahom people were not aware of mortar and cement in those days, hence it has been constructed with mixture of eggs and rice along with baked bricks. The inner surface of Rang Ghar has been lined using the powdered lime with bricks.

The Jaysagarpukhri or Jaysagar pond is situated one kilometer away from therangGhar. It is an artificial tank similar to the Sibsagarpukhri covering an area of around 120 bighas. RudraSingha who was the king at that time built Jayasagarpukhri in reminiscence of his mother Rani Joymati.

How to Reach

From Sivasagar or Sibsagar all the main cities of Assam are accessible. The bus services are available very easily from all the parts of the state to Sivasagar. The means of communication along with lodging facilities are available at very cheaper rates here. Rickshaws, autos and local buses are also available.

Nearby Places to Visit

KarengGhar and TalatalGhar

KarengGhar&TalatalGharare historical monuments that once served as the military station of the Ahom kings. The structures were built during 1696 to 1714 by the famous king RudraSingha. The architectural magnificence of the structure attracts many tourists and researchers every year.

This is a seven-story structure. While the three floors that are under the ground are called the TalatalGhar, the rest of the floors above the ground levels are referred to as the KarengGhar. There are two secret tunnels in the TalatalGhar.

Things to Do

Sightseeing

Take in the ambience of Pavillion and know that this was the 1st ever building of its kind in whole Asia. Notice the uniquie materials used in the buildings.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

During the month of December to February is the best period to go for a tour in KarengGhar.

Accomodation

Siddharth Hotel

Address
Near YMGC Colony,
PG Road, Sibsagar
Assam,India

Brahmaputra Hotel

Address
Opp: Bus Stand
Sivsagar Dist.
Assam, India

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