4. Lachit Borphukan (India, Assam)
Lachit Borphukan stands as a legendary defender of Assam, renowned for his leadership during the 17th-century Mughal invasions. As the supreme commander of the Ahom forces, he orchestrated a stunning victory at the Battle of Saraighat, skillfully using the Brahmaputra River’s currents and clever tactics to defeat a numerically superior Mughal army. His bravery and strategic brilliance have made him a celebrated national hero, honored every year with Lachit Divas in Assam. Read more
