The district has a long history.

History

The district has a long history. In ancient period, the Haihayas
of Mahishmati (present day Maheshwar)ruled this region. In early
medieval age, the area was under the Paramars of Malwa and the Ahirs of
Asirgarh. In late medieval age, the area was under Malwa sultanate of
Mandu. In 1531 CE, Gujarat sultan Bahadur Shah brought this area under
his control. In 1562 CE, Akbar annexed this territory along with the
whole Malwa to Mughal empire. In 1740 CE Marathas under the peshwa
brought the area under their control. In 1778 CE, Peshwa distributed
this territory to the Maratha rulers, Holkars of Indore, Sindhias of
Gwalior and Ponwars of Dhar. After the independence and merger of the
Princely states with Union of India in 1948 CE, this territory became
West Nimar district of Madhya Bharat.