The temple was constructed using the architectural design of both Ahom and Mughals . The design of the temple is an imitation of the Mughal mausoleum . The temple has underground chambers whose entrances are present at the front side of the temple . There is pond near the temple which is known as Konwari pukhuri or pond for the princess ( Konwari in Assamese language refers to princess or queens of the kings ) . According to local people , the pond was used for bathing by the queens and princesses of Ahom king Rudra Singha when he was camping here for the military expedition of Bengal and hence the pond got its name . After the fall of Ahom Kingdom and establishment of British rule in Assam , the temple lost much of its lands and other privileges . It suffered greatly in the 1897 Assam and 1950 Assam – Tibet earthquakes . The temple 's upper structure suffered tremendous damages . The local people , in a bid to preserve the temple , constructed the Manikut or the chamber where main religious function is held , roughly by woods and tins , to continue their religious functions . Later the temple came under the preservation of Archaeological Society of India ( ASI ) and the Government of Assam is also taking several steps for the restoration of the temple but still the construction is not yet complete
1897 Assam
1897 Assam earthquake
Rudreswar Temple