Lachit Borphukan Essay Life History in English 500 Words
Bir Lachit Barphukan was a great general who fought against the Mughals. He was born in 1622 under the name Pragjyotishpur. He had a very successful military career and is credited with driving the great Mughals out of Assam. His popularity had increased in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. At that time, Ahom King Pratab Singha appointed Lachit Baphukan as the Commander in Chief of the Ahom army. In the battle of Saraighat, Lachit demonstrated his patriotism and dedication to his land (the Ahom Kingdom). In order to protect his land, he even beheaded his own uncle. He employed his uncle to supervise the construction of an earthen wall for fortification during the preparation for the battle. When Lachit arrived at the work site for an inspection, he found that the work had not progressed. The barrier was completed that night, but the remains of the fortification are still pending. When asked for an explanation, the uncle said tiredness from the labour, and Lachit got furious at his negli...