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The Sixteenth Invasion

The Sixteenth Invasion

The epic story of the Ahom comeback against the Mughals

Vijay Gogoi
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In medieval India, when large empires routinely devoured smaller kingdoms, one nation stood its ground for six centuries—the Ahom kingdom of Assam.

The Sixteenth Invasion is a gripping retelling of two major attempts by the Mughals to conquer the kingdom, and the ingenuity with which the Ahoms resisted, using what nature had bestowed upon them: the torrential rains, the mighty Brahmaputra and the unforgiving terrain.

But this is more than a story of war. It is a story of ambition and greed, courage and sacrifice, loyalty and betrayal. Vijay Gogoi recreates a world of rivalries, political intrigue, daring strategy, and indomitable resolve, bringing to life the people who stood against one of the greatest empires of their age.

A riveting work, The Sixteenth Invasion celebrates one of India’s greatest stories of resilience and triumph.

Imprint: Penguin Eight

Published: Aug/2026

ISBN: 9789377308681 (Paperback)

Length : 344 Pages

MRP : ₹699.00

The Sixteenth Invasion

The epic story of the Ahom comeback against the Mughals

Vijay Gogoi

In medieval India, when large empires routinely devoured smaller kingdoms, one nation stood its ground for six centuries—the Ahom kingdom of Assam.

The Sixteenth Invasion is a gripping retelling of two major attempts by the Mughals to conquer the kingdom, and the ingenuity with which the Ahoms resisted, using what nature had bestowed upon them: the torrential rains, the mighty Brahmaputra and the unforgiving terrain.

But this is more than a story of war. It is a story of ambition and greed, courage and sacrifice, loyalty and betrayal. Vijay Gogoi recreates a world of rivalries, political intrigue, daring strategy, and indomitable resolve, bringing to life the people who stood against one of the greatest empires of their age.

A riveting work, The Sixteenth Invasion celebrates one of India’s greatest stories of resilience and triumph.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Vijay Gogoi

Vijay Gogoi is a debut author with a deep connection to the history and culture of Assam. Though not a professional historian, he grew up immersed in the language, traditions and stories of the Ahom people—an understanding brought vividly to life in The Sixteenth Invasion. Partner at a global consulting firm, Vijay lives in Gurgaon with his family.

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