News Excerpt:
The Newly inaugurated Statue Of Valour depicts Lachit Borphukan, the iconic Ahom general revered for leading the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
About the Statue of Valour
- It is a 125-foot bronze statue of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan at his burial site in eastern Assam’s Jorhat district.
- It was unveiled at the Lachit Borphukan Maidam Development Project at Hollongapar, Assam.
- Veteran sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, a Padma Bhushan awardee, built the statue.
- He had earlier crafted the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.
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Who was Lachit Borphukan?
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Ahom dynasty:
- The Ahom dynasty was a prominent dynasty that ruled Assam for about 600 years, from the 13th century until the 19th century.
- The Ahom dynasty was founded by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao, who established his kingdom in the Brahmaputra Valley.
- The Ahom dynasty played a significant role in shaping the history and culture of Assam.
- They successfully resisted numerous invasions by the Mughals, who attempted to conquer the region multiple times.
- The Ahom rulers were known for their administrative efficiency, military prowess, and cultural patronage.
- The Ahoms believed in God, followed burial practices similar to the Hindus and adopted the Assamese language. They would build large graves known as moidams
- In 1826, after the First Anglo-Burmese War, Assam came under British rule, marking the end of the Ahom dynasty's sovereignty.
