Sarbananda Sonowal Pays Homage to the Great Lachit Borphukan on his 402nd Birth anniversary

The highlight of the occasion was the homage to Borphukan’s naval prowess during the Battle of Saraighat. Lachit Borphukan is India’s greatest admiral, who defeated the Mughals by utilizing a nimble Ahom navy against their heavily armed ships. This decisive victory marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire’s downfall. ​