Lachit Borphukan Maidam

Lachit Borphukan Maidam is a memorial burial mound dedicated to the legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan, located near Jorhat city in Assam. Built in the traditional Ahom Maidam architectural style, the hemispherical earthen mound commemorates his leadership in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat. Set within a landscaped garden with a statue and pathways, it serves as an important historical and cultural landmark preserving Ahom heritage in Upper Assam.

Visitors can expect a large hemispherical earthen burial mound built in traditional Ahom Maidam style, set within a maintained landscaped garden. The site includes a statue of Lachit Borphukan, paved pathways, lawns and informational displays about Ahom history. The surroundings are quiet and park-like, suitable for walking, photography and learning about the Ahom era. The mound itself is not entered, but can be viewed and circumambulated from the garden area.

The maidam commemorates Lachit Borphukan (1622-1672), the celebrated general of the Ahom kingdom who led the Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. Built in the traditional Ahom Maidam system of tumulus burial for royalty and nobles, the memorial preserves the Ahom funerary architectural tradition that flourished in Upper Assam from the 13th to 18th century.

The site represents the Ahom Maidam burial tradition, which is an important part of Assamese cultural heritage and Tai-Ahom customs. It serves as a place of remembrance and pride for the people of Assam, honoring ideals of bravery, leadership and service associated with Lachit Borphukan, and is visited for educational and cultural understanding of Ahom history.