Lakhahi Raj

Lakhahi Raj was a prominent Zamindari estate in the former State of United Provinces of British India. It was established in about 1461 as Usiya. Its first king was Maharaja Akhai Raj and last ruling chief was Raja Viswanath Bux Singh. Lakhahi Raj was ruled by Rathore dynasty.[1]

Lakhahi Raj
c.1461 - 1952
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Map of United Provinces of Agra and Oudh (1907–1909)
CapitalLakhahi
 • TypeMonarchy
Succeeded by
Republic of India
Today part ofUttar Pradesh, India

History

[2] In the Year 1461, Maharaja Akhai Raj Rathore who founded the Kingdom of Usiya later Lakhahi migrated from Jodhpur. He conquered the local territories along with the founders of Jhandi Raj, Isanagar, Dhaurahara, Kafara. Total number of Villages which were conqured were Nine hundred and eighty nine (989). Usiya was ruled by Rana tharu tribal community when Maharaja Akhai Raj came here to capture and settle. The Royal Family is descended from the House of Rathore Rajputs of Jodhpur – Marwar. Jodhpur is now in the Indian State of Rajasthan. Lakhahi became a part of United Provinces of Agra and Oudh after Independence and now the erstwhile estate is a part of kheri district Uttar Pradesh, India.

An enormous temple of Lord Shiva named Shri Janglinath Mahadev temple was built on the outskirts of Raj by Maharaja Ram bux Singh Rathore of Lakhahi in the early 18th century.[3] The Raj was Made a Zamindari in 19th Century.

Rulers

From about 1461 the rulers were:

  • Maharaja Shri Akhai Raj Rathore, he was the founder of Usiya (Lakhahi) )
  • Maharaja Shri Kalyan Mal Rathore.
  • Maharaja Shri Bheetal Das Rathore.
  • Maharaja Shri Beni Singh Rathore.
  • Maharaja Shri Fateh Singh Rathore.
  • Maharaja Shri Shiv Singh Rathore
  • Maharaja Shri Ram Baksh Singh Rathore.
  • Maharaja Shri Bakhat Singh Rathore. In his time Lakhahi was merged into British India and made Zamindari.
  • Raja Shri Harharatmak Singh Rathore.
  • Raja Shri Viswanath Baksh Singh Rathore till 1952 and then Titular till 1972 (b.1900 d.1972)

Erstwhile Rulers
  • Raja Shri Viswanath Baksh Singh Rathore till 1952 and then Titular till 1972 (b.1900 d.1972)
  • Raja Dr. Munendra Pal Singh Rathore , present Titular Raja of Lakhahi since 1972–present

See also

References
  1. Rathore, Abhinay. "Lakhahi (Zamindari)". Indian Rajputs. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  2. Volume XII, Kheri : a Gazetter (1905). District Gazetter of United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. H.R hevil.
  3. Jagran, Dainik. "News". Dainik jagran.
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