 In 1703, Gopal Singh submitted to emperor Aurangzeb and was pardoned, and restored to his "mansab", He was appointed "Fauzidar" in Hyderabad.In 1705, Gopal Singh lost his position and was short of money.Desperate yet hoping to re-claim Rampura, in January 1706, he joined the Marathas and asked for their assistance to enter Rampura through Dhar/Mandav region.