Bundi - once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the Had Chauhans, an offshoot of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer. In 1193 AD when Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammed Ghouri, some Chauhan nobles sought shelter in Mewar and became allies to the Rana while other young warriors move towards the Chambal valley and overpowered the Meena and Bhil tribals, thus establishing their own kingdom of Hadoti. Later, two branches of the Had Chauhans formed two separates states of Kota and Bundi, on either side of the Chambal River. Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways. Although its importance dwindled with the rise of Kota during the Mughal times, it kept its independence, until its incorporation into the State of Rajasthan in 1947. Kota itself was part of Bundi until its separation in 1624 at the instigation of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

Interesting monuments including impressive medieval forts, palaces, havelis, temples with beautiful stone idols and chattris with carved pillars, along with a picturesque lake in the heart of the town, add to its charm. Bundi is very famous for its intricate carvings and murals.