The word is derived from Khazaria, though the Khazars had ceased to rule over the area by that time.

Early history of the region dates back to the 6th century when the Rashtrakutas ruled over the area.

Other dynasties that ruled over the area in succession were the kingdoms of Vijayanagara.

Because of this, many empire builders have decided to rule over the area.

The castle was the residence of the Toshima clan of samurai, who ruled over the surrounding area in the 14th-15th centuries.

He defeated the Banas (c. 910) who ruled over the area in the north of Kanchipuram.

Kamsa ruled over the area as king, being based in the capital at Mathura.

The most powerful of these states was controlled by the Tuan family who ruled over the area surrounding Dali.

Hittites, Pergamon and the Byzantine Empire were among the states ruled over the area.

The Tang Dynasty tried but failed to establish several commanderies to rule over the area.