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Lachit Divas 2025 - November 24
November 27 , 2025
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- The day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan.
- It is mainly celebrated in Assam to honour his heroism and leadership.
- Lachit Borphukan was a commander of the Ahom Kingdom and led the army in the Battle of Saraighat (1671).
- In this battle, the Ahom forces defeated the Mughal army led by Ram Singh on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.
- The Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal has been awarded by the National Defence Academy (NDA) since 1999 to the best passing-out cadet.
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