Sivasagar Tank | |
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Borpukhuri | |
Location | Sivasagar District, Assam, India |
Coordinates | 26°59′31″N 94°38′02″E / 26.992°N 94.634°E |
Type | Tank |
Etymology | Swargadeo Sivasingha |
Built | 1734Queen Ambika | by
Surface area | 120 acres (0.49 km2) |
Average depth | 64 feet (20 m) |
Sivasagar Tank, also known as Borpukhuri is a large tank in Sivasagar dug by the Ahoms in the 18th century. It is located in the heart of Sivasagar, Assam, India. The tank is located near the Sivasagar Sivadol, 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.[1][2]