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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