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Who was Lachit Borphukan, recently seen in news?
A. A king of Ahom Kingdom
B. A commander of Ahom Kingdom
C. A king of Mughal Empire
D. A commander of Mughal Empire
Explanation:
The opposition parties in poll-bound Assam have slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for referring to 17th century Ahom general Lachit Borphukan as a freedom fighter. Lachit Borphukan (1622 – 1672) was a commander and Borphukan (Phu-Kon-Lung) in the Ahom kingdom, located in present-day Assam.