During Ahmad Shah Durrani's seventh invasion of India between 1764–65, the Sikhs used the jungle as a hideout. The area was known for its horse traders, which may have partly attracted Sikh refugees to the area.
In the years 1764 to 1765 during Ahmad Shah Durrani's seventh expedition into India, the Sikhs sought refuge in the forest. This area was famous for its horse dealers, which might have drawn Sikh migrants to the region.