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]
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- ^ CHANDRA, UMESH (2021-10-06). Pratham Sabal Brahman Bhagvan Parshuram (in Hindi). Blue Rose Publishers.
- ^ Katju, Kailash Nath; Katju, Valmiki; Katju, Markanday; Bhalla, Harish (2006). Experiments in Advocacy: A Colossus in the Courts of Justice : the Life and Times of Dr. Kailas Nath Katju. Universal Law Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7534-518-8.
- ^ "Narhan Estate | Samastipur | India". Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ O'malley, L. S. S. (2007). Bihar And Orissa District Gazetteers: Monghyr. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7268-135-7.