Which of the following statements about Lachit Borphukan is/are correc

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.

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This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2023
All three statements about Lachit Borphukan are correct.
Lachit Borphukan was a prominent military general of the Ahom Kingdom in the 17th century. He is celebrated for his decisive leadership in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671, where the Ahom forces successfully defeated the Mughal army, preventing their advance into Assam. His bravery, strategic acumen, and patriotism are widely revered. In his honour, the National Defence Academy (NDA) confers the Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal upon the best cadet each year.
Lachit Borphukan’s leadership in the Battle of Saraighat, which was primarily a naval battle on the Brahmaputra river, is considered a significant event in the history of Assam and Northeast India, highlighting the resilience of the Ahom kingdom against Mughal expansion. He was the Borphukan (one of the five principal ministers) of the Ahom Kingdom appointed by King Chakradhwaj Singha.
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