The History of Mahishadal Raj Bari dates back to the 16th Century when the current place “Geokhali” was known as “Jibonkhali”. It was during this time that Emperor Akbar was reigning India and the Mahishadal Raj Bari was founded by Janardhan Upadhya, who was a high ranked personnel in the Emperor’s Army. Starting from Raja Janardhan Upadhya the baton passed to Raja Duryodhan Upadhya, Raja Ramsharan Upadhya, Raja Rajaram Upadhya, Raja Shukh lal Upadhya, Raja Anadalal Upadhya.