History of Raipur District makes it clear that this district was once a part of southern Kosal and considered to be under Maurya Empire. Raipur city had been the capital of the Haihaya Kings, controlling the traditional forts of Chhattisgarh for a long time. The town of Raipur has been in existence since the 9th century AD, several old site and ruins of the fort can be seen in the southern part of the city. Satawahana Kings ruled this part till the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. Further, in 4th century AD king Samudragupta had conquered this region and established his domination till 5th and 6th centuries AD when this part had come under the rule of Sarabhpuri Kings. For some time Nala kings dominated this area. Later on Somvanshi kings had taken the control over this region and ruled the region with Sirpur as their capital city.

Moreover, according to the historical evidences of Raipur District, Mahashivgupt Balarjun was the mightiest emperor of Somvanshi Dynasty. The Kalachuri Kings of Tumman ruled this part for a long time with Ratanpur as their capital. The old inscriptions of Ratanpur, Rajim and Khallari refer to the reign of Kalachuri kings. It is believed that King Ramachandra of Kalachuri dynasty established the city of Raipur and subsequently made it the capital of his kingdom.

Another legend about Raipur says that King Ramachandra`s son Brahmdeo Rai had established Raipur. His capital was Khalwatika. The newly constructed city was named after Brahmdeo Rai as `Raipur`. It was during his time in 1402 A.D. that Hajiraj Naik, the temple of Hatkeshwar Mahadev was constructed in the banks of Kharun River. The fall of this dynasty`s rule came with the death of King Amarsingh Deo. This region had become the domain of Bhonsle kings after the death of Amarsingh Deo. With the death of Raghuji III Bhonsle, the territory came under the British Government from Bhonsle`s of Nagpur and eventually Chhattisgarh was declared a separate commissionery with its headquarters at Raipur in 1854. After independence of the country, Raipur District was included in the central provinces and Berar.

Thus, it can be said that Raipur District is important in historical and archeological point of view.