Deeg was the first capital of the Sinsinwar Hindu Jat state of Bharatpur, when Maharaja Badan Singh was proclaimed its ruler in 1722.

After acquiring the throne, Maharaja Badan Singh chose Deeg as the place for his stronghold and capital.

Being the capital of the Jat rulers and located at a distance of just about 32 km from Bharatpur, his palace served as a summer mansion for the royal family.

He became the founder of Jat House in Bharatpur and under his reign, the place gained immense prosperity and urbanisation.

In fact, Maharaja Surajmal, son of Badan Singh is often hailed as the hero of the Jat dynasty.

Owing to its great location, architectural beauty and grandeur, the palace caught the attention of many dynasties and almost constantly under the threat from Mughals.

The layout comprises several palaces called Bhawans, interwoven within series of charbaghs and water gardens.