The town was founded by a Gurjar named Sabala, known as Raja Sabal Singh Gurjar living near Chambal river beside Karaoli, The town has a strong fort called Sabalgarh Fort is situated on a large rock in northeastern.
The town's founding is attributed to a Gurjar leader named Sabala, known as Raja Sabal Singh Gurjar, who settled near the Chambal River at Karaoli. A significant fortress, Sabalgarh Fort, stands prominently on a large rock in the northeastern part of the town.