Gola Ghar

Gola Ghar
Front view of Gola Ghar
Interactive map of the Gola Ghar area
General information
LocationSivasagar, Assam, India, Sivasagar, India

The Gola Ghar (Assamese for 'Cannon House') is a historical monument located in Joysagar, 4 km from Sivasagar, Assam. It is an ammunition store house used by the Ahoms and is situated near the Talatal Ghar.

Structure

Architecturally it is a rectangular brick hut with two-layered roof. The Gola Ghar is 22.8 metres long, 11.7 metres wide and the walls are 2.15 metres thick. There are circular holes in front and back and also multiple square holes for ventilation.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Weapons display at Ahom-era Golaghar". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
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