The history of Hazaribagh district is quite ennobled and enriched. Keeping track with the findings of historical annals it is said that the illustrious journey of its historical achievement began at early times. In the beginning the Hazaribagh district was encircled with dense forests. These areas are not easily accessible. It became the ideal hideouts for all the non-Aryan tribes who have settled here at different times and thus refused to succumb themselves to the Aryans who were growing strong day by day.

This area has established link with Mahabharata. During that time, Famous Magadha ruler namely King Jarasandh had reigned over this region. In the later period, defeated Jarasandh had faced defeat in the hands of Mahapadmanand Ugrasen and took hold of this area.

History of Hazaribagh is glorified due to its inclination to religion and spiritualism. In fact a single expedition of this area enables any one to come across various locales of religious, archeological and also historical importance. Experts said that eminent personalities from far off places pay visit to these locales. Hazaribagh is the place where Parasnath, the 23rd Tirthankara expired .