What happened in sivasagar today?

Two people were killed and several more injured in a grenade attack by suspected ULFA(I) terrorists in Sibsagar district of upper Assam on Thursday evening, police said. Two persons were killed in a grenade blast at Sepon in Sibsagar district of Assam today.

Why is sivasagar famous for?

It is well known for its Ahom palaces and monuments. Sivasagar today is also an important centre for the tea and oil industries. > Sivasagar, formerly known as Rangpur, was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom from 1699 to 1788.

What is the STD code of sivasagar?

03772
Sibsagar Std Code Number, Assam

Location STD Code State
Sibsagar 03772 Assam

Who built Siva Dol?

Ambika Kunwari
Located next to the Sivsagar tank, the Siva Dol was built in 1734 by Ambika Kunwari, queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha. It is believed to be the highest shiva temple in India with an height of 104 feet and a perimeter of 195 feet with an eight foot high golden dome at the top.

Which is the tallest temple in Assam?

This Temple is special in its architectural sense as it is built in a form a Shivling. It is the World’s largest Shivalinga, at the height of 126 foot….

Maha Mrityunjay Temple
Location Nagaon
State Assam
Country India
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Who dug Sivasagar tank?

Sivasagar Tank, also known as Borpukhuri is a large tank in Sivasagar dug by the Ahoms in the 18th century. It is located in the heart of Sivasagar, Assam, India. The tank is located near the Sivasagar Sivadol, a major landmark of the town.

Who was first king of Assam?

Siu-ka-pha was the first Ahom king in Assam. The Ahoms were given stiff resistance by the Kacharis who dominated eastern Assam.

Where is the biggest Shivling in the Assam?

Maha Mrityunjay Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva, situated in Nagaon, Assam, India. This Temple is special in its architectural sense as it is built in a form a Shivling. It is the World’s largest Shivalinga, at the height of 126 foot.

Who made Shiva Dol?

Which is the biggest tank in Assam?

Sivasagar Tank, also known as Borpukhuri is a large tank in Sivasagar dug by the Ahoms in the 18th century. It is located in the heart of Sivasagar, Assam, India.

How many tanks are there in Sivasagar?

About 5,800 and 3,000 respectively were counted in 1995 (Bibhab Talukdar in Choudhury 2000). Most of the tanks are open water but on the margins there is emergent and floating vegetation. Fortunately, these tanks are free from Water Hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes.