Darbhanga Colony played important a role in Independence movement of India as the Fourth and Eighth annual convention of Indian National Congress was held in here.
Other locations in Prayagraj are at optimum distance from it such as the Civil Lines, Colonelgunj, Rambagh, etc.
He purchased a large property known as Lowther Castle and allowed Indian National Congress to hold its convention there.
Again, in the year 1892, the annual convention of Indian National Congress was held in Darbhanga Castle.
[3] It was later donated to Government of India after independence and Darbhanga House was constructed.