It was established by Ani Nath Shahdeo, the son of Nagvanshi king Ram Shah in 17th century.
[1][2][3] Ani Nath Shahdeo had founded his capital at Satrangi on the bank of Subarnarekha river and built Jagannath temple in 1691.
The Barkagarh estate was founded by Thakur Ani Nath Shahdeo, the son of Nagvanshi King Ram Shah in 17th century.
Viswanath Shahdeo attack Jagatpal Singh in Pithuriya and battle continued for several days.
British refused but they agreed to pay Rani Baneswari Kunwar Rs.30 per month from tax collected by Barkagarh property.