Sibsagar is a historically important part of Assam, lying East of Jorhat. Being the capital of the former rulers, the Ahoms, it has had a major impact in the culture. It is a town of decorated monuments and temples.Sibsagar gets the attention of history enthusiasts who've looked to understand the East of India better. It has also played a significant role in Indian history and therefore is an important destination for historical tourism. A few architectural marvels at Sibsagar are the Talatal Ghar, Rang Ghar and the Rangpur Palace. Sivasagar is the land of important important temples - the three most important ones are the Shiva-dol, the Vishnu-dol and the Devi-dol. These stand by by the Sivasagar Pukhuri, a 200-year old man made tank. One can also find the lasting imprints of the Ahoms, the former rulers of the land, in every aspect of the town The Shiva Dol temple is dedicated to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. It is a major place of worship in East India and devotees consider it a once-in-a-lifetime journey to make it here. The best time to see this temple and feel the warmth of worship is around the festive season of Shivaratri, where the colours of devotion and decoration are at their finest. Initially built as an army base, the Talatal Ghar is famous for housing two secret tunnels. It was said to be a stronghold of the Ahoms during wars. The Rangpur Palace is the underground structure within the Talatal Ghar; its sibling the Kareng Palace making up the four floors above ground level. Different legends of old accompany the Talatal Ghar and it is a popular tourist spot for this very reason.
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