Mula Gabharu
Mula Gabharu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1486 |
| Died | 1532 |
| Other names | Nang Mula |
| Occupation | Warrior |
| Known for | Raising female warriors, martyrdom |
| Spouse | Phrasengmung Borgohain |
| Children | Ton Kham |
| Parent | Supimphaa |
| Military career | |
| Battles / wars | Turbak's invasion of Assam |
Mula Gabharu (also known as Nang Mula) was the daughter of the Ahom king, Supimphaa, and the wife of Phrasengmung Borgohain. She organised women warriors after her husband had fallen in battle against Turbak, an invader sent by the Sultan of Bengal in 1532, and herself fell in the Battle of Kachua. During the battle, women warrior Jayanti, Pamila, Lalita, etc., were the companions of Nang Mula.