The Royal history of Bhatkeshri Estate
Subtitle: History of Babu Ganesh Singh ji one of the biggest landlord zamindar of kuswaha community
Publisher: Old history known corporation pvt ltd
Published: 1941
Place of publication: Chapra Bihar (India)
Format: Hardcover
Other titles: History of bhatkeshri estate
First sentence: The Bhatkeshri Estate was a prominent zamindari estate in the Saran (Chapra) region of Bihar, playing a significant role in the agrarian administration and social history of the area during the late colonial period.
Description: This edition presents a historical account of the Bhatkeshri Estate located in the Saran (Chapra) region of Bihar. It documents the estate’s extensive area holdings, noting that the total cultivated land under the Bhatkeshri Estate exceeded approximately 58,250 acres, along with more than 18,000 acres of village-settled land that remained under direct estate control. The book highlights the role of Babu Ganesh Singh, a prominent Kushwaha (Koiri) zamindar, examining his authority, governance, and social influence in the region. It also briefly mentions his son, Chhatu Singh Koiri, indicating continuity of leadership within the family. The narrative connects land control, caste identity, and agrarian administration to explain the historical significance of the Bhatkeshri Estate.