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{{short description|Historical monument in Sivasagar, Assam, India}} | {{short description|Historical monument in Sivasagar, Assam, India}} | ||
{{Infobox building | {{Infobox building | ||
| name = Gola Ghar | | name = Gola Ghar | ||
| image = File:Gola ghar.jpg | | image = File:Gola ghar.jpg | ||
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The '''Gola Ghar''' ([[Assamese language|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 [[Ahom kingdom|Ahoms]] and is situated near the [[Talatal Ghar]]. | The '''Gola Ghar''' ([[Assamese language|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 [[Ahom kingdom|Ahoms]] and is situated near the [[Talatal Ghar]]. | ||
== Structure == | == 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.<ref name=":0" /> | 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/weapons-display-at-ahom-era-golaghar/cid/1432554|title=Weapons display at Ahom-era Golaghar|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-14}}</ref> | ||
[[File:GolaGhar.JPG|thumb|Side view]] | [[File:GolaGhar.JPG|thumb|Side view]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Sivasagar district]] | [[Category:Sivasagar district]] | ||
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[[Category:17th century in the Ahom kingdom]] | [[Category:17th century in the Ahom kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:1660s establishments in India]] | [[Category:1660s establishments in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:28, 27 February 2026
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| Gola Ghar | |
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 Front view of Gola Ghar | |
Front view of Gola Ghar | |
| General information | |
| Location | Sivasagar, Assam, India |
| Town or city | Sivasagar |
| Country | 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Weapons display at Ahom-era Golaghar". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2018-11-14.