DARBHANGA, April 22 -- The Bihar government has begun the process of taking possession of assets linked to Kamsundari Devi, the last Maharani of Darbhanga Raj, after officials said that she died earlier this year without leaving a legal heir or a valid will.

The Revenue and Land Reforms Department has issued a public notice inviting objections and claims within 30 days before proceeding further.

The move has set the stage for a fresh legal battle, with members of the Darbhanga royal family saying they are seeking legal opinion to challenge the proposed takeover.

Officials said that Kamsundari Devi, 94, died childless on January 12, 2026, and departmental inquiries had found no legally valid will-related document governing succession of...