Abohar appear to heave been mentioned by Ibn-Batuta about 1341 CE as the first town in Hindustan. The remains here represent a large ancient fort which must have been of considerable strength. There is a local tradition that many menturies ago it was held by a Rajput Raja Abram Chand. The mound seems to be a Harappan site situated on the bank of a dry bed of river Ghaggar. Excellent flat mud bricks of large size are found inside the mound. A lot of potsherds are found on the top layers indicating that the cultural occupation here continues till medieval period.
In view of its historical importance, it was declared as a site of national importance vide notification no. F.4-6(6)/40-F&L dated 07.01.1941.