The tract around Khajuraho was known during the ancient times as Vatsa, in medieval times as Jejakabhukti, and since the fourteenth century as Bundelkhand.

In the cultural sphere, this region played a significant role in Indian History from circa.200 B.C. and witnessed a remarkable efflorescence of sculptural and architectural arts during the Sunga period, with Bharhut as the centre, and again during the Gupta times, with leading center's at Bhumara, Khoh, Nachna and Deogarh.