The district is named after the mythological Hindu saint Vibhandak Rishi, also called Bhindi Rishi. During Vedic period this region was ruled by Yadu, the son of King Yayati. Historically during Mahabharat Era, this region was under the reign of Chedi King Shishupal. King Yadav Krishna later established Yadav rule in this area. During Mahajanapada period Chedi had prominent position. Later this area came under Chandels. Later on royal rajput rajawat' defeated Chandels and brought Bhind under Chauhan Dynasty. This area later ruled by Narwarias (or Narwariyas) in the north and Jats in the south. The State of Madhya Bharat was formally inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India, on 28 May 1948 at Gwalior. Scindia and Holkar were sworn in as the Rajpramukh and Up-Rajpramukh, respectively. It was decided to divide the Union into six districts and Bhind was one among them. As a result of reorganization of states Madhya Bharat was added to Madhya Pradesh state 1 November 1956.
Mythological and historical facts
Ganesh mandir is a famous ancient Ganesh temple built at the ghats of Gauri pond.
Dandraua Hanuman Mandir is an ancient and famous Hanuman mandir. People are called Dr. Hanuman and situated at Mehgaon tesil.
Vankhandeshwar mandir is a famous ancient Shivalaya built by Prithviraj Chauhan.
Naarada (Lahar) is the place where mythological divine saint Maharshi Narada prayed.
Maharshi Bhindee -Bhind was the ground of Maharshi Bhindee's dacoit life.
Pandari is a village in Bhind Tehsil, where Pandavas took refuge during Agyatvas period of their banishment. Pandari is originated from the word Pandav Vati
