In 327 BC, during Alexander's invasion of Punjab, the territory of the Sandal Bar was reported to be a well populated area.

Large cities were located in this territory, and a lot of sub states were organized under the presidency of maharajas and rajas.

In 327 BC, the area around Hafizabad was reportedly well-populated during Alexander's invasion of Punjab.

[4] During the Delhi Sultanate period, majority of the local population were converted to Islam.

The region remained uninhabited until the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar, when it became the site of a Mahal as documented in Ain-i-Akbari.