Bezar Doul

About

Bezor Doul or Bez Doul is a historical monument located at Bezor pothar in the Dhemechi area of Dibrugarh district. It is situated about 5 km from Dimow town of Sivasagar district. The Bezor Doul is a Vishnu Doul and is built with an octagonal sanctuary and a steep gap. It is an example of late medieval brick temple architecture from the Ahom period. During the Ahom era, a traditional medicine practitioner of Chung Khel received the title of Bezbarua for his efficiency. He was granted vast lands by the Ahom kings in the present-day Bezor pothar area. The doul was constructed by the Ahom king Rudra Singha in his memory. The walls of this small doul are quite thick. Various flower jali works adorned the walls of the doul, but they are no longer present. There are no idols in this doul, but Vishnu is still worshipped here. The Archaeological Department of the Government of Assam has recognized the Bezor Doul as a State Protected Monument.

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