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Situated by the side of the Assam Trunk Road, it lies to the northeast of the Rangpur Palace, a almost five-storied royal complex comprising the Talatal Ghar and the Kareng Ghar .
The Rang Ghar was built specially for enjoyment of recreational/sports activities by the royal families and public of the Ahom dynasty. Many of the arched entrances have retained little more than their brick framework, with mere vestiges of sculptural adornments here and there.
Often referred to as the 'Colosseum of the East', Rang Ghar is one of the oldest surviving amphitheatres in Asia. It is located near Rangpur Palace at a distance of 3 km from Sibsagar or Sivasagar town.
Feb 1, 2024 · Discover the rich history of the Ahom dynasty at Rang Ghar, the oldest surviving amphitheatre in Asia. Built without cement, this terracotta-colored marvel hosted sports events and vibrant festivals.
Jun 19, 2013 · Rang Ghar is a double storeyed structure from the historical treasures of Asom (Assam) and was built by Ahom King, Swargadeo Pramatta Singha in the 18th Century. This 10 meters high, royal,...
Rang Ghar is a two-storied building, which was the royal sports-pavilion from which the Ahom kings and nobles witnessed games like buffalo fights and other sports at the Rupahi Pathar (pathar meaning field in Assamese) specially during Rangali Bihu festival in the Ahom capital, Rangpur.
Rang ghar in Sibsagar, Assam, is the oldest amphitheatre of Asia. Ahom royals used it as a pavillion to witness sporting events. Being maintained to a decent standard by the ASI, there are no physical tickets available these days. One has to take an online ticket by scanning a QR code through cell phone.
About 4km south of central Sivasagar along AT Rd, look right to see the rather beautiful Rang Ghar, a two-storey, oval-shaped pavilion that has been impeccably restored. Built by King Pramatta Singha in 1746, its gleaming sienna exterior features pretty, mainly floral, carvings.
Feb 2, 2024 · Built during the reign of Ahom ruler Swargadeo Rudra Singha in 1744, Rang Ghar is Asia’s oldest surviving amphitheatre and a symbol of Assam’s cultural heritage. It stands tall near...
Rang ghar in Sibsagar, Assam, is the oldest amphitheatre of Asia. Ahom royals used it as a pavillion to witness sporting events. Being maintained to a decent standard by the ASI, there are no physical tickets available these days. One has to take an online ticket by scanning a QR code through cell phone.
