Kaliabor: Where Mughals Faced Defeat, Lachit Borphukan's Legacy Honored by PM Modi

• PM Narendra Modi highlighted Kaliabor's historical significance and Lachit Borphukan's bravery during a rally in Assam.
• Kaliabor, a strategic location on the Brahmaputra, was a key defense against Western invasions for the Ahom kingdom.
• The 1662 naval battle saw Mughals win, but Ahom resistance continued, preventing further Mughal advance beyond Kaliabor.
• Lachit Borphukan, known as the 'Shivaji of Assam', led the Ahom army, reclaiming Guwahati and decisively defeating Mughals at the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
• PM Modi unveiled the 125-foot 'Statue of Valor' of Lachit Borphukan, emphasizing his role in stopping Mughal expansion.

Why It Matters: Kaliabor is a historic site where Ahom general Lachit Borphukan's valor halted Mughal expansion, now recognized by PM Modi.