About the book
The novel is based on an Assamese legend, Princess Mula Gabharu, the younger sister of the
Greatest Ahom King, Swargadeo Suhungmung Dihinigia Raja, who became a martyr while
defending border against the fifth attempt (out of 17 unsuccessful attempts in 158 years from
1527 to 1685) by the Mighty Mughals to subjugate Assam in 1533-34. She took a decision to
face the invading army after her husband Frasengmung Borgohain became a martyr fighting with
the same invaders. Her participation galvanized the Assamese Army to defeat the Mughals and
the leader of the invaders, Turbak Khan was killed by her stepbrother, Konseng Borpatra
Gohain. Her son, Ton Kham also took part in this battle. The novel also describes the heroics of
Sati Sadhani, the last Chutiya Queen and Kachari Prince, Detcha who were defeated by
Frasengmung Borgohain in two separate battles. The novel also refers about Rani Gaidinlu while
legacy of Mula has been shared with the readers.
About the author
The author, Hiranya Borah hails from Chatia, a backward village of erstwhile Darrang District of
Assam. His parents were school teachers and his early schooling upto matriculation was in his
parental village. He passed out from Cotton College, as a science graduate in 1981. During his
college days, he was the editor of the college magazine. He took his master degree and M.Phil
degree from Delhi University in 1983 and 1984 respectively. At present he is a senior officer of
Government of India and posted at New Delhi. In the last few years he has published more than
189 ebooks and has published 11 English books and two Assamese books in print. He prefers to
write in simple English which can be understood by one and all. Apart from writing books, he is
also a motivational speaker for the youngsters. His latest book, Chandraprabha: The Iron Lady of
Assam had been received by the Hon’ble PM and tweeted from his personal twitter handle.
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