The Samthar state of the Khatana Gujar dynasty dates back to the 18th century. Established in 1735 by Ranjit Singh l also known as Indrajit in India during the British Raj, Samthar was one of the many petty chiefdoms under the ruler of Datia State, Indrajit. Naune Shah Gujar, a prominent figure in the region, was among the many petty chiefs who pledged their allegiance to Indrajit, and his son, Madan Singh, was awarded the title Rajdhar and the governorship of Samthar fort by Indrajit.
