Rang Ghar
ৰংঘৰ
An 18th-century two-story royal pavilion where kings watched bull fights and Bihu festival performances. Its roof is shaped like an overturned Ahom boat, making it one of Assam's emblems.
Rang Ghar was built around 1746, during the reign of King Pratap Singha. It was the royal viewing pavilion of the Ahom court for bull fights, elephant fights, and Bihu song and dance. It is often described as one of the earliest surviving amphitheaters in Asia. The two-story brick structure has a roof shaped like an overturned Ahom boat, with stone crocodiles decorating each end. Its unique design inspired many of Assam's emblems. In front of the pavilion is an open lawn, which was once the performance ground. Entry is inexpensive, with foreign visitors charged separately. You can climb to the second floor for views of the surroundings. It is located about 4 km south of the city, beside the national highway and about 1 km from Talatal Ghar. The two are often visited together.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Talatal Ghar
- Joysagar Tank and temples
- Sivadol and Sivasagar Tank
- Tai Ahom Museum
- Rudrasagar Siva Doul
- Namdang Stone Bridge
- Gaurisagar Tank and temples
- Kareng Ghar (Garhgaon Palace)