One of the Oiniwar Dynasty's most notable rulers was Shivasimha who was known for his patronisation of the art as well as leading military campaigns against neighbouring polities.

His grandson, Nath Thakur, served the local kings of the Karnat dynasty and was rewarded with a grant of the village of Oini in modern-day Madhubani district in recognition of his scholarship.

[7] There is an alternative theory that the family were generally considered to be significant scholars and that this reputation and the influence that flowed from it resulted in them being awarded the village of Sodapura, which later caused them also to be known as the Srotiyas or Soit.

[9] The recent studies and appearance of Aurangzeb dictat from 1685 AD suggest that this family continued to be treated as King of Mithila and the Khandwalas were subordinate to them.

[12] Following Laxminath Singh Deva's death there was a period of lawlessness in the region lasting around 30 years where various Rajput clans were battling for power.

[14] Unlike the Karnats who preceded them, who kept the large citadel of Simraungadh as their capital, the Oiniwars mainly operated out of various villages in Mithila.

Padmasimha, who ruled for three years, was succeeded by his wife, Vivasa Devi, and she, too, founded a new capital which is today the village of Vishual.

[16] The frequent moving of capitals and also the founding of new villages resulted in a range of new infrastructure financed by the dynasty, taking such forms as roads, temples, ponds and forts.

[7] Multiple deeds of sale for the purchase of slaves have been found dating back to the fifteenth and sixteenth century in Mithila, during the rule of the Oiniwar dynasty which indicates that slavery was practiced during this period.

[21] Several intermediaries were generally used in the selling of slaves who helped to fix the price and witnesses were used to confirm the sale.

[21] The chief source of information regarding the Oiniwars is the writings of the poet, Vidyapati who served in the courts of seven kings and two queens belonging to the dynasty.