Name the commander of the Ahom army who defeated the Mughal Army at the Battle of Saraighat in 1671 on the Bank of the Brahmaputra River.
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan is one of the most celebrated military commanders in Indian history, renowned for his leadership and tactical brilliance during the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
Key Historical Details
The Battle: The Battle of Saraighat was primarily a naval engagement fought on the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati.
The Opponent: The Mughal forces were commanded by Ram Singh I (deputed by Emperor Aurangzeb), who had a numerically superior and better-equipped army.
Tactical Brilliance: Lachit Borphukan recognized that the Ahoms could not defeat the Mughals in an open cavalry battle on land. He cleverly forced the Mughals into a naval battle on the river, where the Ahom forces used the terrain, guerrilla tactics, and their superior maneuverability on water to secure a decisive victory.
Legacy: His heroism is honored to this day. The National Defence Academy (NDA) in India awards the Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal to its best cadet.
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