Central Idea
- An animation film on an iconic Ahom general Lachit Borphukan has been selected for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023 to be held in Goa.
Lachit Borphukan
- Lachit Borphukan was a legendary military commander from the northeastern region of India, specifically from the state of Assam. Here are some facts related to him:
| Description | |
| Timeline | 1622-1672 |
| Dynasty | Ahom Dynasty |
| Mughal Threat | Faced the Mughal Empire’s expansion into Assam |
| Battle of Saraighat | Led Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals in 1671
Defended Assam against the Aurangzeb’s forces led by Ram Singh |
| Leadership | Known for strategic brilliance and guerrilla tactics |
| Legacy | Revered as a symbol of Assamese pride and resistance |
| INS Lachit | Indian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer named in honor |
| Lachit Divas | Celebrated annually on November 24th in Assam |
