Question : HISTORICAL MONUMENTS AT SIBSAGAR ASSAM



(a) whether the Government are aware that the old historical monuments of the capital of Ahome Kings at Sibsagar, Assam are in very dilapidated and neglected condition; and

(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government for restoration work of these historical monuments and to declare them as a national heritage site ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER FOR TOURISM & CULTURE ( SHRI JAGMOHAN )


(a)&(b) The old historical monuments connected with the capital of Ahome Kings at Sibsagar are:



(i) Group of Four Maidams at Charaideo

(ii) Ahom`s Raja`s Palace at Gargaon

(iii) The Karang Ghar at Joysagar


These have already been declared centrally protected monuments under the Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The monuments are in a good state of preservation. The maintenance and conservation of these monuments is a continuous process.