After partition Rawat Paras Ramji named his state after Bhagwan Shri Narsingh (incarnation of the god Vishnu), who was his deity and aradhya Dev.

Thereafter, he founded the town of Narsinghgarh and transferred his capital there and constructed the temple of his aradhya Dev Shri Narsingh Bhagwan.

It is situated nearly 350 feet above the town on the hood of a snake-like hill and the approach to the Fort by vehicles is through its tail.

There is a new railway line proposed from Bhopal to Kota via Bairagarh, Shyampur, Narsinghgarh, Biaora, Rajgarh, Khilchipur, Jhalawar, Ramganj Mandi etc.

Close to Narsinghgarh is a state wildlife sanctuary with a big lake and a good rest house.

The temples of Kunwarani ji and Chapawatji built by the Ranis of Narsinghgarh on the banks of Paras Ram Sagar depicted the paintings of Krishna Leela.

Also within short distance there is Shyam Ji shakha mandir, famous for its history and beauty.

Nearby Narsinghgarh is Kotra village having wonderful Shamji temple along with Karotia – A narrow cave like structure on the Satpura ranges.