List of Kings of Mithila - Kings of Banaili

Kings of Banaili

It would also be relevant to mention the royal family of Banaili ( Maithil Brahmins )who had considerable power in the region of Purnea, Sultanganj, Bhagalpur, etc. Though they controlled a small area compared to Kings of Khandavala Dynasty, they still had an influential role in shaping the society of Mithila.The main centres of residences of Rajas of Banaili are Banaili, Ramnagar, Champanagar, Garh Banaili, and Sultanganj. Bhagalpur was the centre from where administration of the estate was carried out.

The Kings of royal family of Banaili were as follows:

• Raja Bahadur Dularsinh Chowdhry - He received the title of Raja Bahadur from the British Government for his services during the Anglo-Nepalese War. Raja Dularsinha died in 1821. He was succeeded by his son Raja Bahadur Bedanand Sinha.
• Raja Bahadur Bedanand Sinha – (1778–1851) - He is credited for the creation of much of the family's wealth which he did in a period of 30 years at the helm. He received his title of Raja Bahadur with his succession in continuation of the title given to his father.
• Raja Bahadur Lilanand Sinha - Raja Lilanand Sinha had two sons from his third wife - Raja Kalanand Sinha and Raja Bahadur Kirtyanand Sinha.
• Raja Kalanand Sinha & Raja Bahadur Kirtyanand Sinha.