Beni Singh

Beni Singh (sometimes Beni Hazuri, Beeny Huzzoory or Benny Huzzcory) was the Thakur of Maihar from 1770 until his death in 1788.

Biography Singh was the grandson of Bhim Singh, who served under Chhatrasal. He began his career from humble beginnings. Hindupat also conferred upon him the title of Rais.

Upon the death of Hindupat Singh, he and Khemraj became the guardians of the minor Anirudh Singh, whom Hindupat had named as his successor to the throne of Panna, bypassing his eldest son, Sarnet Singh. Meanwhile, he made Maihar independent of Panna suzerainty. Goddard later obtained permission from Khemraj. The rivalry between them not only caused strife and tension in Panna but also fostered jealousy and distrust among the rulers across Bundelkhand, leading to a series of wars of succession throughout the region. Each ruler, whether of Panna, Charkhari, Jaitpur, or Banda, aspired to bring about the ruin of the others.

His son, Rajdhar Singh, succeeded him as the Thakur of Maihar.