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.
A Gurjar leader named Sabala, also known as Raja Sabal Singh Gurjar, established the town near the Chambal River at Karaoli. A prominent fortress called Sabalgarh Fort stands atop a substantial rock in the northeast region of the town.