In English, "Sabal"- translates to "strong", while -"garh" means "fort". The Sabalgarh Fort is situated on a large rock in northeastern Sabalgarh, which may have contributed to the city's name. The foundation of the fort was laid by a King named Sabal Singh Gurjar. Sabal Singh Gurjar was the King of this fort. The fortress fell into ruins and is known for stories of hauntings and ghosts. Many Hindu temples are inside the fort campus, which was destroyed by local Muslims.