Sivasagar Tank, also known as Borpukhuri is a large

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dug by the Ahoms in the 18th century. It is located in the heart of Sivasagar,

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. The tank is located near the

Sivasagar Sivadol Shiva dol (meaning the temple of Shiva) is a group of structures comprising three Hindu temples of Sivadol, Vishnudol (temple of Vishnu) and Devidol (temple of Durga in the local Assamese language) shrines, and a museum. These are located on t ...

, a major landmark of the town. The tank is built on an area of 120 acres (48.6 hectares) and is 64 feet (19.5 metres) deep.

History and architecture

This large tank was built by Queen Ambika, consort of Shiva Singha, in the year 1734. The water level of the tank never changes which highlights the advanced hydrology of the Ahom period. According to historian Mills, the tank was built in one night.

The tank is an architectural masterpiece made hundred of years ago. One cannot visually understand that it was made in the absence of any technological support.

Flora and fauna

Sivasagar Tank is an important habitat for migratory birds during winter season and it is also a home of many flowering plants. This makes the tank an attractive landscape in the town. Sibsagar

References

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