Amar Sagar

Amar Sagar is a large artificial lake located in Amarpur town in Gomati district, Tripura, India. Excavated in the 16th century during the reign of Maharaja Amar Manikya, it is one of the prominent historic water bodies of southern Tripura. The lake features earthen embankments and ghats and covers a substantial area, serving as a scenic leisure spot and cultural landmark for residents and visitors.

Visitors can expect a large, calm artificial lake with broad embankments, ghats and open surroundings in the centre of Amarpur town. The site offers open views of the water, tree-lined banks and space for leisurely walks and photography. Boating is available at times, and the lakefront is used for relaxation and local gatherings. The setting is quiet and semi-urban, with temples and town areas nearby.

Amar Sagar was excavated in the late 16th century during the reign of Maharaja Amar Manikya (reigned 1577-1580) of the Manikya dynasty. Amarpur was established as a capital by the king and named after him, and the large tank was created to provide water supply and as a royal undertaking. It remains one of the notable historic tanks of Tripura.

The lake is a central cultural and social space for Amarpur town, used for daily leisure, religious bathing and local festivals. It reflects the traditional tank-building heritage of Tripura's Manikya rulers and remains an important landmark associated with the town's identity.