Dr. Raja Rai Rajeshwar Bali OBE was born in a prominent royal family of Rampur-Daryabad. His father Rai Narain Bali, taluqdar died early when he was only 10 years old. After completing his studies he took over the reins of his state as 13th Taluqdar.Dariyabad was the biggest Kayastha State in Awadh. Currently situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh (United Provinces).