Attractions Of Jorhat:Raja Maidam

Raja Maidam

Short Overview:

"Maidam (burial mound) of the last Ahom King Purandar Singha- Rajamaidam, Jorhat" by Anupom sarmah - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.


Raja Maidam is a vault on the southern bank of the Toklai River, in the north of Jorhat. This vault preserves the remains or ashes of the erstwhile King Purandar Sinha. This maidam was constructed after his death, on 1st October 1894.

Long Overview:

Raja Maidam The existing maidam (vault)which lies on the south bank of Toklai river on the northern side of Jorhat town is of king Purandar Sinha who expired on 1st Oct 1894. The present maidam was constructed to preserve the ashes of the late king. The Raja Maidam was primarily constructed to preserve the ashes of the late king, but today it is also a reminder of the glorious days of the great Ahom king. Similar to the other maidams in Jorhat, the Raja Maidam sees a hugh number of visitors every year mainly because of its brush with history. The maidam is beautifully maintained, and the vault is majestic in its own distinctive way.



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