Sivasagar

Sivasagar (Pron: /ˈsɪvəˌsʌɡər/ or /ˈʃɪvəˌsʌɡər/) ("the sea of Shiva"), is a city in and headquarters of the Sivasagar district, Assam. Sivasagar is situated about 360 kilometers (224 mi) northeast of Guwahati. It is well known for its Ahom palaces and monuments. Sivasagar is an important centre for tea and oil industries today.[1] Sivasagar is a part of Jorhat (Lok Sabha constituency).[2] Akhil Gogoi is the current MLA of Sibsagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency).