Birbal Negi

Birbal Negi
Allegiance	Kumaon Kingdom Durrani Empire
Rank	Commander
Unit	Kumaoni contingent
Battles / wars	Third Battle of Panipat (1761)

Birbal Negi was a commander in the Kumaon Kingdom. ^{[1] [2] [3]} Birbal Negi also fought in the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 with 4000 Kumaoni men. ^{[3] [4]} He is known for his role in battles during that time and is remembered in the history of Kumaon.

Birbal Negi with pahadi dagger and sword

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. ^{[5] [6]}

References

1. Atkinson, Edwin Thomas (1998). The Himalayan Gazetteer. Bhavana Books & Prints.
2. Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. ISBN   978-81-7387-134-4.
3. Oudh (India), United Provinces of Agra and (1922). District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh: Naini Tal. Supdt., Government Press, United Provinces.
4. Vaishṇava, Yamunādatta (1983). Himalayan Districts of Uttar Pradesh: Land and People. Sri Almora Book Depot.
5. Atkinson, Edwin Thomas (1883). Notes on the History of the Himálaya of the N.W.P., India.
6. Atkinson, Edwin Thomas (1998). The Himalayan Gazetteer. Bhavana Books & Prints.