In ancient time, the Arkavanshi held sway over large areas of Awadh such as Malihabad, Datli, Sandila, Khaga, Ayah (in Fatehpur district), Sarh-Salempur (in Kanpur), Padri (in Unnao), Arkavanshis estate (in Rae Bareilly), parts of Allahabad (around Singrur), Bahraich, etc.
It is said that at one time Arkavanshi were so powerful that they performed Dashashwamegha yajnas (performed by kshatriyas to prove their dominance) in the Aryawarta and no contemporary king dared to challenge their authority.