Birbal Negi

Birbal Negi was a Rajput commander in the Kumaon Kingdom. Birbal Negi also fought in the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 on the side of Ahmad Shah Durrani against Maratha Empire with his 4000 Kumaoni Rajput men. He is known for his role in battles during that time and is remembered in the history of Kumaon.

Interference with Kumaoni commanders

After the Third Battle of Panipat, the Delhi Emperor wished to meet the brave Kumaoni commanders. However, Rahmat Khan, out of jealousy, blocked the meeting. Instead, he presented gifts to Hari Ram Joshi on behalf of the Emperor and sent him back to Kumaon. Rahmat Khan falsely claimed that the Kumaoni commanders and soldiers had returned to the hills, unable to endure the heat of the plains.