Borphukan

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Borphukan was one of the five patra mantris (councillors) in the Ahom kingdom, a position that was created by the Ahom king Prataap Singha. The position included both executive and judicial powers, with jurisdiction of the Ahom kingdom west of Kaliabor river. The headquarter of Borphukan was based in Kaliabor and later shifted to Itakhuli in Guwahati during Lachit Borphukan period after the Mughals were ousted from Guwahati. This position was particularly important and powerful because of its distance from the Ahom capital, giving it a semblance of independence. The region to the east of Kaliabor was governed by the Borbarua.

[edit] List of Borphukans

  • Langi Panisiya Borphukan
  • Kalia Bhomora Borphukan
  • Lachit Borphukan (Lakhurakhun clan)
  • Laluk-sola Borphukan (Lakhurakhun clan)
  • Bandar Borphukan (Lanmakharu clan)
  • ...
  • Badan Chandra Borphukan
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