The Bihar government has begun the process of claiming assets linked to Kamsundari Devi, the last Maharani of Darbhanga Raj, who passed away on January 12, 2026, without leaving a legal heir or a valid will. The Revenue and Land Reforms Department issued a public notice inviting objections and claims within 30 days before proceeding with the takeover. Officials stated that Kamsundari Devi, aged 94, died childless, and inquiries revealed no valid succession documents for her assets. The government is invoking the legal principles of 'escheat' and 'bona vacantia', allowing property without lawful ownership to revert to the state. The royal family, represented by Ashutosh Dutta, is exploring legal options to contest this move, asserting that the assets were part of the Darbhanga Raj estate governed by a previously probated will. The situation could lead to a lengthy legal battle, as claims from any individual or institution regarding succession rights have been invited. Darbhanga Raj, once among the wealthiest zamindari estates in India, has a complex history of asset disputes, further complicating the current situation.