The ruins of the old fortifications are still visible around the city; the area of the old fort now houses tehsil offices.

According to legends, the name Bhokardan is derived from the name of king Bhogvardhan or Bhagdnath, who ruled this city in ancient time.

Local legends consider this to be a capital city of Bhoumasura, a mythological demon, who was killed by Hindu god Shri Krishna.

The inscription records at stupas of Bharhut and Sanchi, mention receiving donations from inhabitants of this city for their construction.

There is a reference in an article from 593 AD that, the king of Mahishmati, Raja Shankargan, of Kalachuri dynasty, has donated some land to a Brahmin in Bhogvardan region.

The ruins of old fortification are still visible around the city; the old fort area now houses the Tehsil office.

[3] Subsequently, a joint evacuation was carried away by a combined team of Nagpur University and Marathwada University, in 1973–74, during this evacuation two periods of occupation were identified:[4] During the excavations, traces of foundations, brick walls, floors, post-holes, fallen roofs and a ring well were discovered.

[5] The other important items found at site compromised: scores of human and animal figurines; ivory and shell bangles; terracotta ear ornaments; saddle querns with Buddhist symbols and burnt grains which compromised wheat, Jowar, gram, ber and rice.

It is reminiscent of the ivory statue of Hindu goddess found at ancient Roman town-city Pompeii near modern Naples in the Italy, which was destroyed and buried under ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

After the decline of the Satavahanas, Bhokardan lost its importance as a major trade center, leading to its downfall.