Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday paid tribute to Ahom general Lachit Barphukan on his birth anniversary.
In a post on X, Shah said Lachit Barphukan’s patriotism and military leadership played a key role in defending Assam and the Northeast.
He wrote, “Tributes to one of the greatest warriors of our history, Ahom General Lachit Barphukan Ji, on his Jayanti. His unflinching patriotism, invincible valor, and unparalleled military leadership not only shielded Assam and the rest of our Northeast from the onslaught of the Mughals but also secured the region’s precious cultural heritage. His life will remain a lighthouse of inspiration for patriots forever.”
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Lachit Barphukan is remembered for leading the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671, a defining moment in Assam’s history. His birth anniversary is observed across the state each year.
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