2025-04-21 Mon

In the 7th century, the Chandel Rajputs of Khajuraho and Mahoba ruled Sagar until Prithviraj Chauhan of Delhi defeated them in 1182 CE. The Ahirs also ruled Sagar but were overthrown by Raja Nihal Shah of Jalaun.

In 1660, Udan Shah, a descendant of Nihal Shah, built a fort in Sagar and founded a village called Parkota. Chhatrasal, Raja of Panna, defeated Prithipat, grandson of Udan Shah, and controlled most of the Sagar district, although it remained part of the Mughal Empire. During the 18th century, the Maratha Empire took Sagar and its surrounding areas. From 1735 to 1760, the Peshwa appointed Gobind Rao to govern these territories.

Peshwa established a mint at Sagar in 1779. The coins in various silver and copper denominations were minted in the name of Shah Alam II. Coin in Silver and copper were minted with distinct Maratha symbols, viz., Trishul, A flag with a device mounted on it, and other marks. Trishul and Flag (Jhari Pataka) are distinguishing features on the obverse. The complete mint name is read "Ravish Nagar Sagar".