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(1) #Thread on Lachit Barphukan - the great #HinduHero of Assam
He fought multiple battles against #Mughals between 1662-71, of which the Battle of Saraighat (1671) is more well-known.
He fought multiple battles against #Mughals between 1662-71, of which the Battle of Saraighat (1671) is more well-known.
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1622, Nov 24: Lachit Barphukan was born to Momai Tamuli Borbarua, the Commander-in-Chief of the #Ahom army.
The Ahom kingdom had its capital at Garhgaon (👇, right), and extended upto Manas river in the west (Bongaigaon - western-border town)
1622, Nov 24: Lachit Barphukan was born to Momai Tamuli Borbarua, the Commander-in-Chief of the #Ahom army.
The Ahom kingdom had its capital at Garhgaon (👇, right), and extended upto Manas river in the west (Bongaigaon - western-border town)
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1662: Mughal invasion of Assam under Mir Jumla. Lachit had fought in the battle of Dikhowmukh as the leader of royal bodyguard (Dolakaksharia Barua)
During this invasion, a Muslim traveller with Mir Jumla takes note of Ahom weapons.
1662: Mughal invasion of Assam under Mir Jumla. Lachit had fought in the battle of Dikhowmukh as the leader of royal bodyguard (Dolakaksharia Barua)
During this invasion, a Muslim traveller with Mir Jumla takes note of Ahom weapons.
