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The place named Sibsagar in the state of Assam is famous among the historians as the old capital of the Ahom Kings who ruled Assam for 600 years, till the British rule started in the region. The place is situated about 150 kms east from the popular Kaziranga National Park in Assam and its distance from the city of Guwahati is about 369 kms. There are many monuments and structural remaining of Ahom dynasty in and around the town. Sibsagar is also a leading tea and oil producing district. It is also famous for Shivadol which is the tallest Shiva temple and the two smaller temples on either side of it for Lord Vishnu and the Goddess Durga. The most remarkable landscape of the town is the 200 year old Sibsagar tank.

On its banks are three temples-- the Shivadol, the Vishnudol and the Devidol-- all three were built by Queen Madambika, wife of Siva Singha, in the year 1734. The Shivadol is believed to be the highest Siva Temple in India, having a height of 104 feet and the perimeter 195 feet. The tank is situated in the heart of the town but the water level is above the level of the town. Today Sibsagar is a fast developing town in commercial, industrial and educational activities. The town, which literally means 'the ocean of Lord Shiva', is strewn with the tell-tale ruins of a powerful empire. The most remarkable landmark of the town is the 200 year old Sibsagar tank. On its banks are three significant temples - Shivadol, Vishnudol and Devidol. Modern Sibsagar is a fast developing urban settlement. It is the headquarters of the district Sibsagar, a leading tea and oil producing centre.

The place with its entire historical charm is gradually becoming one of the most sought after tourist spot. The most important sights surrounding the town of Sibsagar include Charaideo that is located around 28 kms east of Sibsagar. This place was the original capital of the Ahom Kings and was built by the founder of the dynasty, Sukhapa in about 1229.

 

Rangpur, ancient name of Sivasagar, was the capital of great Ahom kings of Assam for centuries. The Ahoms built various buildings, ponds, palaces, temples in and around Sivasagar. Some of them are still standing tall and tell the stories of those glorious days!