Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the great Bir Chilarai on his Jayanti on February 27, 2021.
- Bir Chilarai ((1510-1571 AD) ) was a general of the Koch Royal Dynasty of Assam.
- He played an important role in expanding the empire of his elder brother, Nara Narayan.
- The Prime Minister said that ‘the great Bir Chilarai is synonymous with valour and patriotism. He was an outstanding warrior, who fought for people and the principles he held sacred.’
