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{{Short description|Bridge in Assam, India}} | |||
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The '''Namdang Stone Bridge''' is a historic [[bridge]] located a few kilometers away from [[Sibsagar]] town in Assam, India. It was constructed in 1703 by craftmen brought from Bengal during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha. The bridge is {{convert|60|m|ft|abbr=on}} long, {{convert|6.5|m|ft|abbr=on}} wide and {{convert|1.7|m|ft|abbr=on}} high. It runs over the Namdang river, a tributary of the Dikhou river. The present [[National Highway | The '''Namdang Stone Bridge''' is a historic [[bridge]] located a few kilometers away from [[Sibsagar]] town in Assam, India. It was constructed in 1703 by craftmen brought from [[Bengal]] during the reign of Ahom king [[Sukhrungphaa|Rudra Singha]]. The bridge is {{convert|60|m|ft|abbr=on}} long, {{convert|6.5|m|ft|abbr=on}} wide and {{convert|1.7|m|ft|abbr=on}} high. It runs over the Namdang (Tai-Ahom : Nam= Water; Dang=Red) river, a tributary of the Dikhou river. The present [[National Highway 37 (India)|National Highway 37]] is passing over it. The unique characteristic of the bridge is that it was cut out from a single solid piece of rock hundred years of age. The bridge is a little curved in shape. The bridge connects [[Sibsagar]] town to [[Jorhat]] and other districts in the west.<ref>{{cite book|last=Sajnani|first=Manohar |title=Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India|volume=1|pages=20|chapter=Management Resources|year=2001 |isbn=9788178350172 |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vdMNBxOsvrUC&dq=namdang+stone+bridge&pg=PA20}}</ref> | ||
== History == | |||
King [[Pratap Singha]] built a town on its bank and much later [[Rudra Singha]] constructed a [[masonry bridge]] over it. According to Peter Wade, the Namdang bridge was regarded as the western gate of the military capital of [[Rangpur, Assam|Rangpur]], and was capable of being rendered a post of great strength, as the [[Moamoria rebellion|Moamoria rebels]] experienced. Many battles were fought in the vicinity during the reign of [[Gaurinath Singha]] and the Moamaria rebels. In 1825 a decisive battle took place between the [[British East India Company]] and [[Konbaung dynasty|Burmese]] in the bank of the Namdang river.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite news |date=2025-01-03 |title=Namdang Stone Bridge set for makeover, to get heritage park & Sati Radhika statue |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/namdang-stone-bridge-set-for-makeover-to-get-heritage-park-sati-radhika-statue/articleshow/116916272.cms |access-date=2025-07-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2019, local heritage groups petitioned the Assam Archaeological Department to initiate preservation efforts, underscoring the beidge's historic and architectural value.<ref name="local"/> | |||
== Architecture == | |||
Constructed as a slightly curved stone arch bridge, it spans 60 m in length, 6-6.5 m in width and stands about 1.7 m high. Uniquely, much of the structure is carved from a single massive rock, with six culverts allowing water flow beneath. Instead of modern cement, builders employed an organic mortar blend a mix of rice paste, eggs, [[Lentil|black lentils]], [[molasses]], and lime which has contributed to its surprising resilience against floods and seismic activity India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-27 |title=Namdang Stone Bridge: A Remarkable Architectural Marvel of Assam - Ki Hikila {{!}} Knowledge in Assamese |url=https://www.kihikila.in/tourist-place/namdang-stone-bridge-a-remarkable-archi/ |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=www.kihikila.in |language=en-US}}</ref> Decorative sculptural panels carved into the arches further testify to the artistry of Ahom craftsmen.<ref name="local">{{Cite web |date=2019-11-20 |title=Veer Lachit Sena committee submits memorandum to preserve Namdang stone bridge |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/veer-lachit-sena-committee-submits-memorandum-to-preserve-namdang-stone-bridge |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People |language=en}}</ref> Government plans to build a heritage park design include traditional Assamese architectural elements and digital displays explaining its unique construction techniques.<ref name="TOI"/> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Stone arch bridges]] | [[Category:Stone arch bridges]] | ||
[[Category:Ahom kingdom]] | [[Category:Ahom kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Sibsagar]] | [[Category:Transport in Sibsagar]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:26, 3 September 2025
Namdang Stone Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 26°57′01″N 94°32′43″E / 26.9503891°N 94.5451547°E |
| OS grid reference | Template:Gbmappingsmall |
| Crosses | Namdang River |
| Locale | Sibsagar, Assam |
| Maintained by | Govt of Assam |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 60 m |
| Width | 6.5 m |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1703 |
| Location | |
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The Namdang Stone Bridge is a historic bridge located a few kilometers away from Sibsagar town in Assam, India. It was constructed in 1703 by craftmen brought from Bengal during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha. The bridge is 60 m (200 ft) long, 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and 1.7 m (5.6 ft) high. It runs over the Namdang (Tai-Ahom : Nam= Water; Dang=Red) river, a tributary of the Dikhou river. The present National Highway 37 is passing over it. The unique characteristic of the bridge is that it was cut out from a single solid piece of rock hundred years of age. The bridge is a little curved in shape. The bridge connects Sibsagar town to Jorhat and other districts in the west.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
King Pratap Singha built a town on its bank and much later Rudra Singha constructed a masonry bridge over it. According to Peter Wade, the Namdang bridge was regarded as the western gate of the military capital of Rangpur, and was capable of being rendered a post of great strength, as the Moamoria rebels experienced. Many battles were fought in the vicinity during the reign of Gaurinath Singha and the Moamaria rebels. In 1825 a decisive battle took place between the British East India Company and Burmese in the bank of the Namdang river.[2] In 2019, local heritage groups petitioned the Assam Archaeological Department to initiate preservation efforts, underscoring the beidge's historic and architectural value.[3]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
Constructed as a slightly curved stone arch bridge, it spans 60 m in length, 6-6.5 m in width and stands about 1.7 m high. Uniquely, much of the structure is carved from a single massive rock, with six culverts allowing water flow beneath. Instead of modern cement, builders employed an organic mortar blend a mix of rice paste, eggs, black lentils, molasses, and lime which has contributed to its surprising resilience against floods and seismic activity India.[4] Decorative sculptural panels carved into the arches further testify to the artistry of Ahom craftsmen.[3] Government plans to build a heritage park design include traditional Assamese architectural elements and digital displays explaining its unique construction techniques.[2]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sajnani, Manohar (2001). "Management Resources". Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India. Vol. 1. p. 20. ISBN 9788178350172.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Namdang Stone Bridge set for makeover, to get heritage park & Sati Radhika statue". The Times of India. 3 January 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Veer Lachit Sena committee submits memorandum to preserve Namdang stone bridge". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ "Namdang Stone Bridge: A Remarkable Architectural Marvel of Assam - Ki Hikila | Knowledge in Assamese". www.kihikila.in. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.