The meaning of Rang ghar is an Amusement house. Ahom kings
of Assam had constructed this important and famous amusement amphitheater. The
Rang ghar building has two floors. Often The Royal family used The Rang ghar
building for the witness various games which was organized during the celebrations
of Rangauli Bihu with the adjoining of Rupahi Pathar.
The architectural structure of Rang Ghar is one of the
oldest structures of Assam. The structure has a great importance for historians
as well as architects as it shows the architectural taste of that time. The
structure has been built on lines of the royal boat Ahom. The shape of the roof
of the Rang Ghar resembles the same. A pair of crocodiles made up of sculpted
stones is found on the roof of the Rang Ghar.Series of entrances are built at the base of Rang Ghar. The Ahom people were not aware of mortar and cement in those days, hence it has been constructed with mixture of eggs and rice along with baked bricks. The inner surface of Rang Ghar has been lined using the powdered lime with bricks.
Often referred to as the Colosseum of the East,Rang Ghar
is one of the oldest surviving amphitheaters of Asia. It is located near
Rangpur Palace at a distance of 3 km from Sibsagar town. The name translates to House of Entertainment and dates back to 1746 A.D.
Owing to such rich historical importance, Rang Ghar was used
as a logo for the 33rd National Games held in Assam in 2007. Presently, the
condition of this monument is fragile.
How to Reach
It is located near Rangpur Palace at a distance of 3 km from
Sibsagar town.
By Air
There is no airport in Sibsagar itself but, the nearest
airport to the place is the Jorhat Airport which is located at a distance of around
67 km from the city. The airport is well built and connected to many major
cities of India like Banglore, Mumba and Delhi. From the airport, you can
easily hire a taxi to reach Sibsagar within two hours.
By Train
There is a railway station in Sibsagar called Sibsagar Town
Railway Station which is closely located at a distance of 2 km. It is well
connected to nearby cities like Guwahati through regular trains. From the
station, you can easily walk or hire a taxi to reach the city within ten
minutes.
By Road
Sibsagar is readily available via a good network of road
transport. There are regular bus services that operate between Sibsagar and
nearby cities like Guwahati. However, bus connectivity from some towns is
infrequent. Alternatively, many taxi services ply which connects the place to neighboring
cities.