History • Medieval IndiaHard
Which regional kingdom of medieval India successfully resisted Mughal expansion across the Brahmaputra valley under the military leadership of Lachit Borphukan, culminating in the decisive Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
A. Koch Kingdom
B. Ahom Kingdom✓ Correct Answer
C. Tripuri Kingdom
D. Jaintia Kingdom
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Ahom Kingdom of Assam successfully repulsed successive Mughal naval incursions under the brilliant generalship of Lachit Borphukan, securing total victory at the naval Battle of Saraighat on the Brahmaputra River in 1671. The Koch kingdom had earlier engaged in diplomatic and military treaties with the Mughals. This conflict highlighted the limits of imperial expansion in northeastern terrain.
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