Guwahati, October 9: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated a statue of 17th-century army commander Lachit Borphukan who thwarted an attempt by Mughal forces to capture the erstwhile Ahom kingdom.

Along with the statue, a 'Shaheed Smarak' (Martyrs' Memorial) -- a sculpture of an inverted rifle with a helmet with 'Amar Jawan' inscription -- was also unveiled at the Bir Lachit Borphukan Park in the cantonment by Sarma in presence of the Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita at the Narengi Military Station. Himanta Biswa Sarma Shares Mid-Day Meal With Students, Claims 10% Increase in Children Having Food in Schools Across Assam in Past One Year (See Pic).

Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates Statue of Ahom General Bir Lachit Barphukan

Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates Martyrs' Memorial

Lachit Borphukan was a legendary army commander of the Ahom kingdom (1228-1826). He is known for his leadership in the 1671 'Battle of Saraighat' that stopped an attempt by the mighty Mughal forces, led by Raja Ramsingh-I, to capture the kingdom. Himanta Biswa Sarma Hits Back at University Professor Who Shared His Family Pic Saying 'Hindu Leaders Don't Let Their Kids Join Bajrang Dal or BJP IT Cell'.

The National Defence Academy has been awarding its best cadet with the Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal every year since 1999, and a statue of him was later established in the complex, located near Pune.

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