 It was the residence of the Adhikari (Governor) of Tarai, till the town of Kashipur was Established in 1718.The Kumaoni Army, under Shiv Deo Joshi faced severe defeat during the Battle of Rudrapur, that was fought between Chands and Rohillas in AD 1744.Later, King Deep chand built a fort at Rudrapur to keep vigil over the Rohillas.