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Kamal's father Balabhadra Singh Dao was opposed to the hideous policies of the British that were unbearable for the region's farmers. He and his sons were one of the first in the region to openly revolt and were supported widely by the Gond and Binjhal Gauntias (chieftains) 42 Parganas. The family's revolt gained momentum when Surendra Sai was denied his legal right over the Chauhan throne of Sambalpur and the tribal chieftains and landlords in the region, owing allegiance to the Chauhan family took to arms. Balabhadra and Avadhut Singh, the Zamindar of Bhenden attacked the queen Mohankumari unsuccessfully. The [[Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary|Debrigarh]] peak with a height of 2267 feet and its surrounding forest areas turned into a fortified position guarded by Kamal Singh and his brothers. | Kamal's father Balabhadra Singh Dao was opposed to the hideous policies of the British that were unbearable for the region's farmers. He and his sons were one of the first in the region to openly revolt and were supported widely by the Gond and Binjhal Gauntias (chieftains) 42 Parganas. The family's revolt gained momentum when Surendra Sai was denied his legal right over the Chauhan throne of Sambalpur and the tribal chieftains and landlords in the region, owing allegiance to the Chauhan family took to arms. Balabhadra and Avadhut Singh, the Zamindar of Bhenden attacked the queen Mohankumari unsuccessfully. The [[Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary|Debrigarh]] peak with a height of 2267 feet and its surrounding forest areas turned into a fortified position guarded by Kamal Singh and his brothers. | ||
At Debrigarh, Surendra Sai lead the revolt and the position was defended by around 500 guerrilla fighters expert in archery. Using the location as a base camp, Balabhadra Singh and Avadhut Singh attacked a British camp with around hundred fighters burning it to the ground. On 12 November 1837, a traitor by the name Pahadu Gond disclosed information about the hideout of Surendra Sai and his aides to the king Narayan Singh. The British supported Narayan Singh along with the Zamindars of Rampur and Barpali attacked Debrigarh in the cover of night. Surendra Sai was himself severely injured but was able to make | At Debrigarh, Surendra Sai lead the revolt and the position was defended by around 500 guerrilla fighters expert in archery. Using the location as a base camp, Balabhadra Singh and Avadhut Singh attacked a British camp with around hundred fighters burning it to the ground. On 12 November 1837, a traitor by the name Pahadu Gond disclosed information about the hideout of Surendra Sai and his aides to the king Narayan Singh. The British supported Narayan Singh along with the Zamindars of Rampur and Barpali attacked Debrigarh in the cover of night. Surendra Sai was himself severely injured but was able to make an escape with his other aides as Balabhadra Singh stood his ground facing the onslaught bravely and was subsequently killed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3202cb962ac59075b964b07152d234b70/uploads/2018/05/2018051681.pdf|title=District Gazetteer, Bargarh|last=|first=|date=|website=www.cdn.s3waas.gov.in|pages=33–34|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref> The three sons of Balabhadra led by Kamal pledged to take revenge on the British and their local associates. | ||
== Kamal's Role in Sambalpur Uprising == | == Kamal's Role in Sambalpur Uprising == | ||