The Prime Minister of India recently unveiled the "Statue of Valour" in Jorhat, Assam. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the legacy of Lachit Barphukan?
(a) He led the Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat.
(b) He codified the Buranji historical chronicles of Assam.
(c) He composed the earliest known Assamese translation of the Ramayana.
(d) He established the first Ahom mint for issuing coins.

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The Prime Minister of India recently unveiled the "Statue of Valour" in Jorhat, Assam. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the legacy of Lachit Barphukan?
(a) He led the Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat.
(b) He codified the Buranji historical chronicles of Assam.
(c) He composed the earliest known Assamese translation of the Ramayana.
(d) He established the first Ahom mint for issuing coins.

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Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently unveiled a 125-foot bronze statue of 'Ahom general' Lachit Borphukan in Assam's Jorhat.
Lachit Barphukan was the commander-in-chief of the Ahom army, appointed by King Swargadeo Chakradhwaj Singh. He led the Ahom forces to a historic victory against the Mughal army at the Battle of Saraighat in 1671, a largely naval battle fought on the Brahmaputra River. His military leadership and bravery are commemorated in Assam, most recently through the unveiling of a 125-foot bronze statue. Other options refer to different aspects or personalities in Assamese history.

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The Prime Minister of India recently unveiled the "Statue of Valour" in Jorhat, Assam. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the legacy of Lachit Barphukan? (a) He led the Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat. (b) He codified the Buranji historical chronicles of Assam. (c) He composed the earliest known Assamese translation of the Ramayana. (d) He established the first Ahom mint for issuing coins.