From 9th to 12th century, the history of Jains is found in Betul, and its historical evidence can be seen in Muktagiri group of temples.

According to the Persian historian Farishta, there was a Gondwana kingdom, which included Khedla, Devgadh, Gadhmandla, Chandasirpur, etc.

Khedla fort of Betul was continuously invaded by the Mughals In the 18th century, the area of Betul was under the control of Maratha ruler of Berar Raghavji Bhosale, In 1818 AD in Sitavardi, the British Maratha war was fought.

Initially, Betul was divided into four administrative regions Bhaggudhana, Chunnidhana, Baddnoordhana and Tikari.

Since then the unbroken relationship between Shimla and Betul which was established by the British in the pages of history continues till today.

The historic Kamani Gate was part of the Victoria Hostel built in the year 1902, where the children of British officers/employees and merchants were sent to stay for education.

Betul district situated in the heart of India has the distinction of being the place of origin of the holy river Tapti and Wardha.

Situated at the focal point of Akhand Bharat, this district shelters the tribal culture.

[3][4] According to the 2011 census Betul district has a population of 1,575,362,[6] roughly equal to the nation of Gabon[7] or the US state of Idaho.

[14] It was one of the 24 districts in Madhya Pradesh previously receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).But today Betul has successfully achieved the title of one of the fastest emerging district in the central zone.