Lachit Borphukan Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Lachit Borphukan, based on 3 World History Database records associated with India.

3 records1667–16713 events3 places

Chronological biography

1667

Recapture of GuwahatiOctober 1667

Warfare / Mughal Conquest of Assam · Ahom Commander · Guwahati

Lachit Borphukan leads Ahom forces that recover Guwahati from Mughal control and rebuild defensive positions along the Brahmaputra.

1669

Battle of Alaboi5 August 1669

Warfare / Mughal Conquest of Assam · Ahom Commander · Alaboi

Lachit Borphukan commands Ahom resistance during the Battle of Alaboi as Mughal forces press toward Guwahati.

1671

Battle of Saraighat1671

Warfare / Mughal Conquest of Assam · Ahom Commander · Saraighat

Lachit Borphukan directs the Ahom river defence at Saraighat and defeats the Mughal attempt to retake Guwahati.

Titles and roles

Ahom Commander

Record provenance

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