Ahom military general Lachit Borphukan was one of the bravest and fearless warriors of Assam who was born in Charaideo on November 24, 1622

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His birthday is celebrated as Lachit Divas every year to hail his heroic military feats in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671

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With his iconic leadership, military intelligence and sheer bravery, Lachit along with his courageous Assamese soldiers delivered a humiliating defeat on the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat

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The son of Momai Tamuli Borbarua who reclaimed the lost Assamese glory unfortunately died a year later in April 25, 1672

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He was laid for his eternal rest at Hollongapar in Jorhat district of Assam

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This year, the 400th birth anniversary celebrations are being celebrated by the Government of Assam with a variety of programmes across India

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Assam’s valiant son Lachit Barphukan will forever be remembered throughout history as an inspirational Assamese icon who served an example of patriotism in its true form for the motherland

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