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to retaliate growing Darbar politics after which the government papers were jointly signed by Mukhtiyar Bhimsen Thapa and Kazi Surath Singh.

[14] In July 1804, he along with Kaji Dalbhanjan Pande informed the Company's in-charge Daroga about the orders of takeover of Butwal plains and continuation of honoring Palpa's former obligations from the King of Gorkha.

[16] He dissolved the Maafi (rent-free) land grants to Jaisi Brahmins in Butwal area for continuation of payments to Gorkhali soldiers.

Due to the attack in the evening, Gorkhali Army lost some positions and Bada Amar returned to Sutlej river as per agreement on 24 August 1809 AD.

He wrote a book on his belief in Sikhism called the Adi Bhagvan Prakash which has not been published as of yet and remains in the Nepali State Archives.

(i.e. June 1805) explained the supreme authority Mukhtiyarship (premiership) of Amar Singh in the Western province: You know at that time that Kaji Ambar Simha Thapa had been sent there in the capacity of Mukhtiyar.......Act in all matters according to the advice of Kaji Ambar Simha Thapa and remain faithful to us.....Similarly, another appointment letter of Subba of one-third territories of Garhwal, Sardar Chandrabir Kunwar on Ashadh Badi 2, 1862 V.S.

[27] When the Kathmandu Durbar solicited Nepalese chiefs' opinions about a possible war with the British, Amar Singh Thapa was not alone in his opposition, declaring that – They will not rest satisfied without establishing their own power and authority, and will unite with the hill rajas, whom we have dispossessed.

[30] During the first campaign of Anglo-Nepalese War, Badakaji Amar Singh commanded Nepalese army facing columns under Major-General Rollo Gillespie and Colonel David Ochterlony in the Western Front (Kumaon-Gadhwal axis).

[31] He commanded Gorkhali forces to defend the town of Srinagar from The third division army under Major-General Gillespie coming from western side.

[32] After establishment of full Gorkha authority over Palpa and adjacent Terai, he built the Amar Narayan temple at Tansen in the hills above Butwal in 1807.

Bada Kaji Amar Singh is often hailed as Living Lion of Nepal[33][12] due to his fighting prowess, greater leadership and patriotism.

[34] A popular patriotic quote in the Nepalese history is attributed to him: Ma Bagh ko Damaru hu, malai sino khane Kukur nasamjha.

[37] The Office of the Nepal Antiquary also mentions sons of Amar Singh as Ranajor, Bhaktavir, Ramdas, Ranasur, Ranabir, Arjun, Narsingh and Bhupal.

[38] The genealogical table produced by Nepali historian Kumar Pradhan shows the sons of Bada Amar Singh as - Ranadhoj, Bhaktabir, Narsingh, Ramdas and Ranajor, all of whom were Kaji at some point.

Nishankalika flag of Bagale Thapa clan, Bada Kaji Amar Singh's ancestral clan
Gangotri Temple was built by Bada Kaji Amar Singh Thapa
Amar Singh's statue at Amargadhi Fort with his popular quote Ma Bagh ko Damaru hu, malai sino khane kukur nasamjha