NEWS – Recently, the Prime Minister of India unveiled a 125-foot bronze statue of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan at his burial site in eastern Assam’s Jorhat district

HIGHLIGHTS

• Lachit Borphukan served as the commander-in-chief of the Ahom army during the 17th century.
• He played a crucial role in defending the Ahom Kingdom from Mughal invasions led by Aurangzeb’s forces.
• Lachit Borphukan is best known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
• In this battle, he successfully defended the Ahom Kingdom against the Mughal army led by Ram Singh I, preventing the Mughals from expanding into Assam.
• Lachit Borphukan was known for his strategic brilliance and military acumen.
• He employed innovative tactics, including the effective use of guerrilla warfare and naval tactics, to defeat the Mughal forces.
• Lachit Borphukan is celebrated as a hero and symbol of Assamese resistance against external aggression.
• His leadership and valor are commemorated annually in Assam through various cultural events and celebrations.
• Lachit Borphukan’s legacy continues to inspire generations, and he is revered as a symbol of courage, patriotism, and resilience in Assam and beyond.