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7 unusual facts about Burmese invasions of Assam


Burmese invasions of Assam

Pijou Gabhoru, the daughter-in-law of Purnananda Burhagohain, who was also the daughter of Badan Chandra Borphukan, send an early message to her father, warning him of the impending danger.

In 1816, Badan Chandra Borphukan came to the court of Burmese King Bodawpaya and sought help to defeat his political rival Purnananda Burhagohain.

At first, he tried to make friendship with Purnananda Burhagohain.

Finally in 1815 CE, Purnananda Burhagohain decided to act and he send a deputation with orders to arrest Badan Chandra Borphukan and bring him to the capital Jorhat for justice.

Meanwhile the people of Western Assam, complained Burhagohain about the atrocities committed by Badan Chandra Borphukan and his two sons, Janmi and Piyoli.

Chandrakanta fell back to Guwahati, and finally to Assam chaki, where he encountered Mingimaha Tilwa in June 1822.

The move backfired when Purnananda Burhagohain expressed his displeasure and suspected Badan Chandra Borphukan of misusing his office.


Badan Chandra Borphukan

Badan Chandra Barphukan was the Chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam.


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