Ram Singh Kuka was a member of a unit of Prince Naunial Singh's platoon, the Baghel Regiment. His regiment was sent to Peshawar to bring the royal coffers. On its way back, the unit rested at Hazro Fort, now in Pakistan. It is said that Ram Singh and some soldiers of his regiment went to meet Balak Singh of the Namdharis. Balak Singh was overjoyed to see Ram Singh and according to folklore told him: "I had been waiting for you." He told Ram Singh Kuka that he was the next in line to Balak Singh.
