Alaboi Ron Smriti Divas observed in Kamrup

The 357th martyrdom anniversary of the brave Ahom warriors who laid down their lives during the historic Battle of Alaboi was observed with due solemnity on Wednesday as Alaboi Ron Smriti Divas at Amingaon. The programme was organised by the Directorate of Archaeology, Assam, in collaboration with the Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture Department, Kamrup District Administration, and the Saraighat Journalists’ Forum.

The programme commenced with the offering of floral tributes and the lighting of ceremonial lamps at the Alaboi Ron Smriti Soudh, located in front of the Office of the District Commissioner, Kamrup, in memory of the brave Ahom soldiers who laid down their lives while defending the motherland during the historic Battle of Alaboi on August 5, 1669.

Prakash Chandra Das, MLA, Hajo-Sualkuchi, expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister of Assam for bringing the Battle of Alaboi and the sacrifices of the Ahom martyrs into greater public focus.

Diganta Kalita, MLA, Kamalpur, emphasised the importance of educating the younger generation about the glorious history of the Battle of Alaboi and the unparalleled sacrifice of the Ahom martyrs. He observed that the district-level observance of Alaboi Ron Smriti Divas has gained momentum through the visionary initiative of the Chief Minister of Assam and the sustained efforts of the Saraighat Journalists’ Forum in preserving and promoting this significant chapter of Assam’s history.

Delivering the welcome address, Dr. Nabajit Deori, Director-in-Charge, Directorate of Archaeology, Assam, highlighted the historical significance of the Battle of Alaboi and emphasised the importance of preserving and promoting Assam’s rich historical heritage for future generations.

In his address, Deba Kumar Mishra, District Commissioner, Kamrup, paid rich tributes to the Ahom martyrs and described the Battle of Alaboi as one of the defining chapters in Assam’s history.