 | This article's factual accuracy is disputed. (July 2023) |
| 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.