During the Third Battle of Panipat, Rane Khan saved the life of Mahadji Sindhia about whose position he knew nothing and took him to a safe town.
Sindhia(Shinde) called him "Bhai" or brother, and appointed him to a responsible position in his army.
[4] Sindhia appointed his able general Rane Khan at the head of a large force, supported by Jiva Dad Bakhshi.
[5] Rane Khan caught Ghulam Qadir and cut off his head, sending the body to Shah Alam II.
[8][9] The descendants of Rane Khan continued to hold Jagirs and act as noblemen at the Gwalior state.