বীৰ লাচিত বৰফুকন: অসমৰ গৌৰৱৰ ৰণহুংকাৰ / Bir Lachit Borphukan: The Legendary Guardian of Assam

অসমৰ ইতিহাসত উজ্জ্বল নামসমূহৰ ভিতৰত অন্যতম হৈছে Lachit Borphukan। সাহস, দেশপ্ৰেম আৰু কৌশলগত মেধাৰ প্ৰতীক হিচাপে তেওঁ সদায় স্মৰণীয় হৈ থাকিব। ১৬৭১ চনৰ ঐতিহাসিক Battle of Saraighatত তেওঁ মোগল সৈন্যক পৰাস্ত কৰি অসমৰ স্বাধীনতা ৰক্ষা কৰিছিল।

In the glorious history of Assam, few names shine as brightly as Lachit Borphukan. A symbol of courage, patriotism, and strategic brilliance, he is remembered as the fearless Ahom general who defeated the mighty Mughal forces in the historic Battle of Saraighat. His legacy continues to inspire generations across India, especially in Assam.

প্ৰাৰম্ভিক জীৱন / Early Life and Background

১৬২২ চনৰ ২৪ নৱেম্বৰত চৰাইদেউত লাচিত বৰফুকনৰ জন্ম হয়। তেওঁৰ পিতৃ আছিল মোমাই তামুলি বৰবৰুৱা আৰু মাতৃ কুন্তী মৰাণ। শৈশৱৰ পৰাই তেওঁ সাহিত্য, ধৰ্মশাস্ত্ৰ আৰু সামৰিক কৌশলৰ শিক্ষা লাভ কৰে।

Lachit Borphukan was born on 24 November 1622 in Charaideo, the first capital of the Ahom kingdom. He was the son of Momai Tamuli Borbarua, the first commander-in-chief of the Ahom army, and Kunti Moran. Growing up in a disciplined and noble household, Lachit received education in humanities, scriptures, administration, and military strategy.

From an early age, he displayed qualities of leadership, integrity, and devotion to his motherland.

সামৰিক জীৱন / Rise in Military Career

১৬৬৭ চনত আহোম ৰজা Chakradhwaj Singhaই তেওঁক বৰফুকন হিচাপে নিযুক্ত কৰে। তাৰ আগতে তেওঁ—

• হাতী বাহিনীৰ অধিনায়ক (হান্সতিধৰা)

• ঘোঁৰা পৰিচালক (ঘুৰা বৰুৱা)

• দুলাকাশৰীয়া বৰুৱা

হিচাপে সেৱা আগবঢ়াইছিল।

Before being appointed as Borphukan (one of the five chief council ministers of the Ahom kingdom) by King Chakradhwaj Singha in 1667, Lachit served in several key positions:

• Hanstidhara – Commander of elephants

• Ghura Baruah – Supervisor of horses

• Dulakasharia Baruah – Administrative officer

His administrative experience and battlefield expertise prepared him for the greatest challenge of his life — defending Assam from Mughal expansion.

শৰাইঘাটৰ যুদ্ধ / The Historic Battle of Saraighat

মোগল সেনাপতি Ram Singh Iৰ নেতৃত্বত আহা বৃহৎ সেনাবাহিনীৰ বিৰুদ্ধে লাচিতে ব্ৰহ্মপুত্ৰ নদীত যুদ্ধৰ ক্ষেত্ৰ নিৰ্ধাৰণ কৰে। গেৰিলা কৌশল আৰু নদীকেন্দ্ৰিক ৰণনীতিৰে তেওঁ মোগল সেনাক পৰাস্ত কৰে।

অসুস্থ অৱস্থাতো তেওঁ নিজে নৌকাত উঠি সৈন্যক উৎসাহিত কৰে। এই বিজয় অসমৰ ইতিহাসত এক গৌৰৱৰ অধ্যায়।

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb sent a massive army under the command of Rajput general Ram Singh I to conquer Assam. The Mughal forces were formidable — 30,000 infantry, 15,000 archers, and 1,000 cannons.

Understanding that the Mughal cavalry was their greatest strength, Lachit Borphukan cleverly shifted the battlefield to the Brahmaputra River. Using brilliant riverine strategy and guerrilla warfare tactics, he neutralized their advantages.

Despite being seriously ill during the final phase of the battle, Lachit personally led his troops into combat. His determination turned the tide, and the Mughal army was decisively defeated.

The victory at Saraighat stands as one of the greatest military achievements in Indian history.

দেশপ্ৰেমৰ উদাহৰণ / Discipline Above All: A Patriot’s Oath

নিজৰ খুৰাকো দায়িত্বত গাফিলতি কৰাৰ বাবে শাস্তি প্ৰদান কৰি তেওঁ কৈছিল—

“দেশতকৈ মোমাই ডাঙৰ নহয়।”

ইয়াতেই তেওঁৰ দেশপ্ৰেম আৰু নীতি-আদৰ্শৰ পৰিচয় পোৱা যায়।

Lachit Borphukan was known not only for bravery but also for strict discipline. When his own uncle showed negligence in constructing a defensive mud wall, Lachit ordered his execution.

He declared:

“Deshatkoi Momai dangar nohoy”
“My uncle is not greater than my country.”

This powerful statement reflects his unwavering commitment to duty and nation above personal relationships.

ঐতিহ্য আৰু সন্মান / Legacy and Remembrance

প্ৰতিবছৰ ২৪ নৱেম্বৰত লাচিত দিৱস উদযাপন কৰা হয়।

National Defence Academyত শ্ৰেষ্ঠ কেডেটক লাচিত বৰফুকন সোণৰ পদক প্ৰদান কৰা হয়।

২০২৪ চনত যোৰহাটত শিল্পী Ram Vanji Sutarৰ দ্বাৰা নিৰ্মিত ১২৫ ফুট উচ্চতাৰ তেওঁৰ প্ৰতিমূৰ্তি উন্মোচন কৰা হয়।

Lachit Borphukan passed away on 25 April 1672, shortly after the victory at Saraighat. Though his life was brief, his legacy remains immortal.

Lachit Divas

Every year on November 24th, Assam celebrates Lachit Divas to honor his birth anniversary and commemorate his heroism.

National Recognition

The best passing-out cadet of the National Defence Academy is awarded the Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal, symbolizing leadership, courage, and patriotism.

Statue in His Honor

In 2024, a magnificent 125-foot bronze statue of Lachit Borphukan, created by renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, was unveiled in Jorhat — standing tall as a tribute to Assam’s greatest warrior.

উপসংহাৰ / Conclusion

বীৰ লাচিত বৰফুকন কেৱল এজন সেনাপতি নহয়, তেওঁ সাহস, শৃঙ্খলা আৰু দেশপ্ৰেমৰ জীৱন্ত প্ৰতীক। তেওঁৰ জীৱন আমাক শিকায় যে দেশৰ স্বাৰ্থ সৰ্বোচ্চ।

জয় আই অসম।

Bir Lachit Borphukan was not merely a military commander; he was the embodiment of courage, sacrifice, discipline, and love for the motherland. His life teaches us that true leadership demands integrity, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication to one’s nation.

Even today, his words echo in the hearts of Assamese people — reminding us that nothing is greater than our country.