Lachit Borphukan’s Maidam

Lachit Borphukan's Maidam is a memorial in Jorhat named after the Ahom general Lachit Borphukan, a 16th-century warrior. The site features a memorial stone constructed in his honor and is visited by those interested in Ahom military history.

Borphukan was known to be a brave fighter and skilled warrior. During the battle over Guwahati at Saraighat in 1671, he was able to defeat the Mughals under the command of Ramsingh and was commemorated for his bravery. However, soon after, Borphukan passed away due to a serious health problem. As a result, in order to honour the efforts made by Borphukan during the war against the Mughals, Swargadeo Udayaditya constructed this maidam in 1672 where Lachit Borphukan’s remains were eventually laid. This maidam is still well-decorated and reminds everyone of the Ahom rule in Jorhat.