24 November Lachit Day

Bir Lachit Borphukan is remembered every year by observing Lachit Diwas on November 24. According to the information, on November 24, in the Battle of Saraighat, Lachit defeated the mighty Mughals and introduced the mighty Vikrama. That is why this day is very important in history. This Ahom commander has been remembered through various programs on the day of Lachit Diwas. Lachit Borphukan is an excellent example of the national hero of Assam. The defeat with which Momai defeated the Mughals by fighting with the male body by Lachit, the seventh child of Tamuli Barbarooah, was indeed a surprise. He even beheaded his maternal uncle for dereliction of duty. It may be recalled that The Ahom king Chakradhwaj Sihong gave Lachit the responsibility of the Chief of the Assam Army and also held the post of Borphukan in Guwahati and Lower Assam. Prior to that, Lachit had also received the titles of Ghora Barua, Dulia Barbarooah, Shimluguria Phukan, Dolakachariya Barua, etc. respectively. Possessed of undoubted patriotism and dedicated spirit, Lachit Borphukan is still a shining symbol of inspiration and ideals for the Assamese.