About 6 km from Sibsagar is an immense seven storeyed palace.Three of which are below the ground level known as Talatal Ghar . There are two secret tunnels here.
These historical monuments were built by King Rudra Singha during 1696-1714 AD was the military station of the Ahom Kings. It is a seven storied palace having three storeys underground known as Talatal Ghar and the the upper storeys known as Kareng Ghar. The entire structure are of historical and architectural interest.
Gargaon the erstwhile capital of the Ahoms lies 13 km east of Sibsagar.
This amphitheatre was built by King Pramatta Singha. This two storeyed oval shaped pavilion is one of the largest of its kind.
An another old capital of the Ahom kings Charaideo built by the founder of the Ahom dynasty Sukapha lies 28 km east of Sibsagar. It is famous for the 'maidans' or burial vaults of the members of the royalty.
Joysagar believed to be the largest man made lake in India sprawls over 318 acres on the edge of Sibsagar town. Another highlight is the Ahom Museum on the bank of the Sibsagar which houses artifacts of the Ahom rulers which include clothes, swords, manuscripts, goblets and platters.
- Jaysagar Tank and Temples
The Jaysagar tank was built by king Rudra Singha in 1697. On its bank are three highly revered temples Joydol, Shivdol and Devidol.
- Gaurisagar Tank and Temples
The Gaurisagar tank was built by queen Phuleshwari Devi. Standing on its bank are three temples Vishnudol, Shivdol and Devidol.
- Rudrasagar Tank and Temples
The Rudrasagar tank was built by king Lakshmi Singha in 1773. It is 8 km from Sibsagar.
The Namdang bridge cut out from a single solid rock over the Namdang river was constructed by king Rudra Singha in 1703. Today the National Highway 37 passes over this bridge.
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