He had to give up Samana towards the end of 1710 AD when it was retaken by the Mughals. The Sikhs retook it once again in 1742 AD under the leadership of Maharaja Ala Singh, the founder Maharaja of the Patiala State, and was recognized as a part of his territories by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
In 1710 AD, Samana was taken back by the Mughals, forcing the ruler to relinquish control. The Sikhs regained possession in 1742 AD under Maharaja Ala Singh's leadership, who established it as part of his Patiala State territory, recognized by Ahmad Shah Durrani.