Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, hailed the bravery of Lachit Barphukan on his 400th birth anniversary and said that it was his bravery that ensured Assam was able to resist Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to honour the heroes from India's history whose contributions haven't received due recognition.
It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to honour the unsung heroes in a befitting manner. In line with this, the country is celebrating 2022 as the 400th birth anniversary year of Lachit Barphukan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the function of the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom General Lachit Barphukan in the national capital on November 25.
Lachit Barphukan was the commander-in-chief of the Ahom army in the historic battle of Saraighat fought in 1671. Lachit Barphukan along with his brave men put up a very tough formidable resistance against the Mughal's invasion into the land of Assam and thwarted their advance.