Lakhahi Raj


Lakhahi Raj was a 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 Singh and last ruling chief was Raja Viswanath Bux Singh. Lakhahi Raj was ruled by Rathore dynasty.

History

In the Year 1461, Maharaja Akhai Raj Singh Rathore who founded Lakhahi Raj migrated from Jodhpur. He conquered the local territories. Lakhahi was ruled by tharu tribal community when Maharaja Akhai Raj Singh 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 by Maharaja Ram baksh Singh Rathore of Lakhahi in the early 18th century. The Raj was Made a Zamindari in 19th Century.

Rulers

From about 1461 the rulers were: