Then in 1671 the Mughals attacked once again. Their forces comprised of battle hardened soldiers. 30,000 infantry, 15,000 archers, 18,000 horsemen, and 2,000 cannons led by a team of 21 high ranking officers.
The Mughals also deployed a mighty navy of 323 boats, commanded by highly experienced European and local naval officers.
The battle of Saraighat is considered as one of the great battles of history. Although much smaller, the Ahom forces led by General Lachit Borfukan out-classed, out-manoeuvred, and out-fought the much more powerful Mughal forces.
The main reasons for the decisive Ahom victory was Lachit Borfukan's inspiring and courageous leadership.
Lachit Borfukan was brilliant in strategy, planning and execution. His use of terrain, weather, clever diplomatic negotiations to buy time, guerrilla tactics, psychological warfare, excellent intelligence to exploit the weaknesses of the Mughal forces ensured a legendary victory.