In the 15th century the district came under the rule of the Sharqi kings of Jaunpur, and after its restoration to Delhi the Rajput chiefs and the Muslim governors were frequently in revolt. The Afghans long retained their hold on the District, and early in the reign of Akbar, the governor of Manikpur rebelled.
In the 15th century, the area was under Sharqi kings' rule. After its return to Delhi, Rajput chiefs and Muslim governors frequently rebelled. The Afghans maintained their control over the district for an extended time, and in Akbar's reign, the governor of Manikpur revolted.