Why in the news?

• November 24 marks birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan

Lachit Borphukan

• Born: 24th November 1622.
• Who is he?: He was an Army General of Ahom (Assam) Kingdom and is revered as the greatest military hero of Assam.
• Significance in India
  • He excelled in the art of Guerrilla Warfare.
  • He is known for his exemplary leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671), where the Ahoms defeated the Mughal forces.
• Death: 25th April 1672.

Steps to Honour Him

• The Lachit Borphukan gold medal is awarded to the best cadet from the National Defence Academy.
• The 35-feet-tall statue of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in the middle of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati was inaugurated by former chief minister Tarun Gogoi in 2016.

Source: News on Air