Narhan Raj Estate | |
|---|---|
| 17th Century–1947 | |
| Capital | Narhan |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Historical era | Middle Ages |
• Established | 17th Century |
• Disestablished | 1947 |
The Narhan Estate, also known as Narhan Raj, [1] was a medieval dynasty and later a zamindari (estate) during the British Raj, located in present-day Bihar.
The estate was ruled by the Bhumihar community, a dominant landowning group in Bihar known for their administrative and military influence. Within the Bhumihars, the rulers of Narhan Estate belonged to the Dronwar clan, a prominent sub-group with historical significance. Furthermore, the Dronwar rulers of Narhan traced their ancestry to the Vats gotra, a lineage with deep connections to Vedic traditions. [2]
The estate originally belonged to the erstwhile in Samastipur district and extended across the districts of Muzaffarpur, Munger, and Patna, covering an area of 57,282 acres. [3]
The estate was named after Narhan village, which served as the ancestral seat and administrative center of the ruling family. [4] As a powerful zamindari, Narhan Estate played a vital role in the socio-political landscape of Bihar, influencing regional governance, agrarian policies, and cultural developments. The rulers were known for their patronage of education, religion, and social reforms, leaving a lasting impact on the region's history. [5]
