Sonowal leads 402nd birth anniversary tribute to Lachit Borphukan, hero of the Battle of Saraighat
On 24 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid tribute to Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan on his 402nd birth anniversary.
Summary
On 24 November 2024, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid tribute to the Ahom military commander Lachit Borphukan on his 402nd birth anniversary at an event organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at his official residence in New Delhi. Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom army to victory over the Mughals in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, fought on the Brahmaputra and described by Sonowal as one of the greatest naval battles on the river's waterways. PM-EAC Member Sanjeev Sanyal called him 'India's greatest admiral'.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 402nd birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan, 24 Nov 2024
- Battle
- Saraighat, 1671 — Ahoms defeat Mughals
- River
- Brahmaputra
- Organiser
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Quote
- 'India's greatest admiral' — Sanjeev Sanyal, PM-EAC
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Lachit Borphukan, whose 402nd birth anniversary was marked on 24 November 2024, led the Ahom army to victory in which battle?
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Correct answer: A — Battle of Saraighat (1671)
PIB (MoPSW): Lachit Borphukan is honoured as the hero of the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, where he led the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals.
The Battle of Saraighat, described by Sarbananda Sonowal on 24 November 2024 as one of the greatest river naval battles, was fought on which river?
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Correct answer: C — Brahmaputra
PIB (MoPSW): Sonowal said the Battle of Saraighat stands as one of the greatest naval battles fought on the waterways of the Brahmaputra.