Home Minister Amit Shah invited historians to rewrite the history of the Indian region and assured them that the government would support their efforts.

“I am a student of history and I often hear that our history is misrepresented and distorted. That may be good, but now we have to fix that," Shah said at a reception by the Assam government in Delhi.

"I ask you - who is preventing us from presenting the history well and gloriously," Mr Shah said on the second day of the three-day celebration of the 400th anniversary of the birth of Ahom General Lachit Barphukan of the 17th century. November 24 is observed as Lachit Diwas in his memory.

"I am asking all university students and professors sitting here to stop this story and bad history and try to analyze the 30 studies that ruled the country for 150 years and the 300 famous people who fought for freedom," he said. Once properly documented, the idea of ​​spreading fake news will disappear, he added.

The minister also assured the historians and students at Vigyan Bhavan that the Center would support their research. "Go ahead, research and rewrite history. This is how we can inspire the next generation," he added. He also said that now is the time to revisit history for the greater benefit of the people. Acknowledging Lachit's role in stopping the Mughal expansion, Mr Shah said he defeated them despite his health in the Battle of Sariaghat. He also opened a newspaper in Lachit during this time.

Shah pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has bridged the gap between the southeast and the rest of India. He said that peace has been achieved in the northeast due to the efforts of the government

Shah also asked the Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma to get the documents in Lachit Barphukan translated into at least 10 languages. People and communities should know the value of Lachit, he said.