Due to the  Archaeological finds of a copper plate inscription dated to the Gupta Empire, known as the Arang Plate of Bhimasena II of the clan of Rajarsitulya, has established the town's ancient history as a Hindu and Jain religious centre, which was then under the rule of Hindu kings. The Mand Deval Jain temple is the most ancient of these temples dated to the 11th century where three huge images of Digambara tirthankaras are deified in the sanctum sanctorum; these are carved in black stone and polished.
The discovery of a copper plate inscription from the Gupta Empire, known as the Arang Plate of Bhimasena II of the Rajarsitulya clan, has confirmed the town's ancient history as a Hindu and Jain religious center that was under the rule of Hindu kings. The Mand Deval Jain temple is the oldest of these temples, dating back to the 11th century, where three large images of Digambara tirthankaras are worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum. These statues are carved from black stone and polished.