Lachit Borphukan: The Great Military Commander of Ahom Army

On November 24, Assam celebrated Lachit Diwas in remembrance of the valour and heroism of Lachit Borphukan, one of the symbols of resistance to the Mughal rule.

Lachit Borphukan

  • Originally named as Lachit Deca, Lachit Borphukan, the fierce and indefatigable Ahom Commander, was born during the early 17th century on 24th November at Betioni in the Golaghat district of modern Assam.
  • His father, Momai Tamuli Borbarua was the ‘Governor’ of the kingdom and also ‘Commander-in-Chief’ of Ahom army under the reign of King Pratap Singha (16031641).
  • Lachit received military training from an early age and joined the Ahom King Jayadhvaj ....
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