 Most of the prominent nobles like Atan Burhagohain remained in Guwahati in order to repel any possible Mughals invasion in Lower Assam

In 1671 CE, a treasure house at Hilikha, containing a great store of gold and silver, was burnt down.Enquiry showed that the "Bharali Barua", the officer in charge of the store-house was responsible for the fire, which was caused by his carelessly leaving a lighted pipe near some inflammable material.As a punishment for his carelessness, Bharali Barua was compelled to smoke elephant's dung.