Rewa became the capital of the Baghel Dynasty, which branched from the Solanki Rajputs of Gujarat.

Legendary musician Tansen, one of the ‘Navratnas’ in Akbar’s court, was born in Rewa's royal domain.

Rewa remained loyal to the British during the First War of Independence but later showed resistance through silent rebellions.

Rewa joined the Republic of India and became a district in the newly formed Madhya Pradesh state.