The founders of Amla riyasat are direct descendents of Bappa Rawal of Udaipur, who in those days of Mughal atrocities and suppression bravely opposed the then Badshah and refused to accede to their demands. Many rulers bowed to the Mughals, but Bappa Rawal's family was the only one, which remained untouched.

They were lauded for their bravery with which they supported and upheld the Hindu religion and the vidwans from Kashi with the agreement of the rest of the country gave the lineage the title of "Hindua Suraj." Bappa Rawal's 51st descendent was Maharana Pratap, who was known for his opposition of the Mughal rulers and whose exploits are also well chronicled in history.

Maharana Pratap's 5th generation was Maharana Raj Singhji who was born in 1630 AD and who ascended the throne in 1653 AD. The first thing he did after ascending the throne was to attack Ajmer and Malwa where the Mughals had started to demolish temples and slaughtering cows extensively. In 1658 AD he annexed Banera and Shahpura, which were under the Badshah's rule.

When Marathas conquered the Malwa region 1736-37 AD, they maintained the status quo of Amla jagir. The Scindias also conferred the title of "Istmurardar" and a seat of honour to the rulers of Amla in the royal court of Gwalior. Maharaja Nahar Singhji II ascended the throne in 1899 AD. The present Maharaja Rajendra Singhji then succeeded him in 1948 AD.