to deter the invading Mughal cavalry with two earthen ramparts and two water filled lakes in between and ditches dug in front, which can be seen by visitors.

In the book Lachit Borphukan and his Times, 1st Edition 1947, by Rai Bahadur S. K. Bhuyan translated from Tai-Ahom Buranji, there is account of the Assamese Plan of Defence.

"Bethabar Hazarika Lekai Chetia, son of Lechai Kari from Gotanagar to Fatasil with 60 chor-bachas.

Lahman Marangi-khowa Chetia of Borgohain family on the hill situated on the South of Asurar Ali with 100 chor-bachas".

Bhuyan, S. K., "Lachit Barphukan and his times", 1st Edition 1947, Lawyer's Book Stall, Guwahati, Assam