Kampilya was the capital of the Panchala Kingdom, which was a mahajanapada mentioned in the Mahabharata.
It is mentioned in Mahabharata that when the Pandavas were in exile and staying in Ekachakra (Etawah), (Uttar Pradesh) they learned that Drupada, King of Panchala, had announced the Swayamvara of his daughter Draupadi.
Previously called by the names Kampilya and Makandi, the history of Kampilaji dates back to the times of Bhagawan Vimalanatha.
It was the capital of king Drupad who ruled this place during the period of Bhagawan Neminatha.
Many remains found during the excavation work indicate that there were many Jain temples at this place.