Lachit Borphukan

Every year, 24th November is celebrated as Lachit Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan.

  • He was Born on 24 November 1622 to Momai Tamuli Barbarua and grew up during a turbulent era of Mughal–Ahom conflicts.
  • He was a legendary Ahom commander renowned for his leadership in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, where he decisively defeated Mughal forces under Raja Ram Singh I and safeguarded Assam.
  • He is recognized for his skill and integrity. He was appointed as one of the five Borphukans by King Chakradhwaj Singha, entrusted with administrative, judicial, and military duties, and ....
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