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Detailed explanation-1: -This is the first time the legendary Ahom Army General Lachit Barphukan and his achievements are celebrated outside his home state.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to observing November 24 as Lachit Divas, the Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad has been presenting the Mahabir Lachit Award to deserving Assamese notables since 1999, and since 1999, the National Defence Academy’s best graduating cadet has received the Lachit Borphukan gold medal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lachit Divas (Lachit Day) is a regional public holiday in the Indian state of Assam, observed on November 24th each year.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 24th of November is celebrated as Lachit Divas (Lachit Day) in Assam to remember the heroic act of Lachit Borphukan and the Assamese army’s great victory over the Mughal troops in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The 24th of November is the birthday of Lachit Borphukan.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lachit Barphukan was an Ahom commander, known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat that thwarted an invasion by Mughal forces under the command of Ramsingh I. Lachit Barphukan’s Statue at his maidam in Jorhat, Assam, India.