Bhawal Raj was a princely state located in the region of present-day Bangladesh. It was part of the larger Bengal province during the British colonial period. The state was known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The most notable event associated with Bhawal Raj is the case of the Bhawal Sannyasi, a man who claimed to be the reincarnation of the deceased Maharaja of Bhawal. This claim led to a famous legal battle in the 1920s, drawing attention to issues of identity, inheritance, and the intersection of tradition and modernity in colonial India.