Consider the following statements about Lachit Borphukan and the Battle of Saraighat: 1. Lachit Borphukan was an Ahom general who successfully defended Assam against the Mughal invasion in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. 2. The Battle of Saraighat was primarily a land battle fought near Guwahati. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Examese Editorial Team · Accepted Answer

1 only The correct answer is 1 only . Key Points Lachit Borphukan was an Ahom general who led the successful defense against the Mughals in 1671 at the Battle of Saraighat. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Battle of Saraighat was a significant naval battle fought on the Brahmaputra River, not primarily a land battle. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.