Bir Chilarai

Bir Chilarai is a renowned general of Koch Royal Dynasty of Assam. He played a key role in the expansion of the empire of his elder brother, Maharaja Nara Narayan. Bir Chilarai is the son of Maharaja Viswa Singha, the founder of Kuch royal dynasty. The birth anniversary of this general is celebrated every year as Bir Chilarai Divas. Since 2005, the Assam government is conferring Bir Chilarai Award to honour bravery of individuals.