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Q97 (NDA-I/2023) History & Culture › Medieval India Official Key

Which of the following statements about Lachit Borphukan is/are correct ? 1. He was a General of the Ahom Force. 2. He is known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat. 3. Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal is given to the best cadet at the National Defence Academy. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Lachit Borphukan was a legendary 17th-century commander of the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam. All three statements are correct:

  • Statement 1: He held the position of 'Borphukan', a high-ranking official in the Ahom administration, and served as the General of the Ahom Force under King Chakradhwaj Singha.
  • Statement 2: He is celebrated for his tactical brilliance in the Battle of Saraighat (1671). Despite being severely ill, he led the Ahom naval forces to a decisive victory against the Mughal army led by Raja Ram Singh I, effectively halting Mughal expansion into Assam.
  • Statement 3: To honor his legacy and bravery, the Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal was instituted at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, in 1999. It is awarded annually to the best passing-out cadet of the academy.
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