November 24, 2016: We have heard a lot about the valour of Shivaji, Bajirao and others, but not much is known about the Ahoms. In 1682, the Ahom Kingdom was attacked by the Mughal Army in the Battle of Itakhuli. While we praise, the valor of others, we often forget a few. Lachit Borphukan is one such legend who did not make a rightful place in our history textbooks.
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Statue of Lachit Barphukan at his maidam. Ahoms led by general Lachit Barphukan defeated the Mughls led by Ramsingh in battle of Saraighat in 1671. He died a year later and his last remains were laid under this tomb (Maidam) constructed by Swargadeo Udayaditya Singha in 1672 at Hoolungapara, 16 kms east of Jorhat city. Wikimedia Commons.
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