Arakhs tribes are found in the provinces of India namely, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra. In Uttar Pradesh, their main locale was the Sandila city of the Hardoi district. The origin of Arakh tribes has a rich history behind it. Under the staunch leadership of, the Arakh tribes occupied this city in the beginning of thirteen century .

Arakh tribes were in power till the end of fourteenth century. Ultimately it was Feroz Shah Tughlaq overpowered them by sending a huge army with Syed Makhdum Alauddin as the general. The remnants of Arakh rule are still being seen in `ruined` forts of the city and also in the `mounds` of Garhi Jindor, Malhaiyya garhi (Malaiyya), Sahinjana tila, Samad Khera, Muslewan garhi, Datli, Naurang garh(Tarauna), Sandi qila, etc.

The culture of Arakh tribes is quite enriched, especially the folklores, which comprise of beautiful songs, emulating the fetes of bravery of heroes like Salhia and Malhia. As per the census report of the year 1981, the total number of Arakh tribes together with two other tribes, namely, Gond, Rajgond, is 11,62,735.