In 1857, at the time of the great mutiny, Madan Pal lent a hearty support to the English, and gave shelter and protection to many of their distressed fugitives, who were all securely harboured in the State, or placed in safe retreats beyond the vengeance of their blood-thirsty pursuers. He sent a detachment of 800, followed by reinforcement of 1500. These troops proved themselves bold and trustworthy soldiers, and drove the rebels from that part of the town where the palace was situated, and of which they were able to retain possession for two months, till the arrival of the British troops.