It was founded at the end of 15th century when Baloch tribes were invited to settle the region by Shah Husein, the second Langah Sultan.

Rao Kelana, a powerful Bhati Rajput ruler of Pugal in the 15th century invaded Dera Ghazi Khan and defeated the Balochs.

[6] Dera Ghazi Khan region was part of Multan province of the Mughal Empire between the 16th and 18th centuries.

Due to the barren mountains of Koh-Suleman and the sandy soil of the area, windstorms are common in the summer.

Dera Ghazi Khan Municipal Corporation is administratively subdivided into seven Union Councils.

The government has approved Akhuwat University of Engineering and Technology in Dera Ghazi Khan since 2012.[1].

Daily Jang is published from Dera Ghazi Khan[24] along with many local newspapers in Urdu, Saraiki and Balochi languages.