Darbhanga Raj: The Tragic End of a Royal Empire and Maharaja Kameshwar Singh's Mysterious Death

• Darbhanga Raj, once a powerful princely state with immense wealth and influence, is now losing its identity, despite its historical grandeur.
• Maharaja Kameshwar Singh, an educated and politically astute ruler, ascended the throne at 21 and even contributed to India's constitution.
• His first wife, Maharani Rajlakshmi, separated from him in 1934 for undisclosed reasons, spending 42 years confined within the palace.
• The Maharaja had two subsequent marriages: Maharani Kameshwari Priya, who was modern and active, and Maharani Adhirani Kamasundari, who had a passion for photography.
• Maharaja Kameshwar Singh was found dead in his bathtub at Nargona Palace on October 1, 1962, a year after writing a will that provided for his childless wives.

Why It Matters: The Darbhanga Raj, a once-grand empire, met a tragic end with its last Maharaja's mysterious death.