The Bateshwar Temples were built between the 8th and 13th centuries CE under the patronage of the Bhadauria dynasty, a Rajput clan that ruled the region around Bateshwar and nearby Morena. The temples were constructed in phases, with the earliest shrines dating to the Pratihara period (8th-9th centuries) and the later ones to the Kachchhapaghata and Chandela periods (10th-13th centuries). The temple complex was a major religious center during the medieval period, serving the Shaivite population of the region.
The temples suffered damage during the Delhi Sultanate period, when some structures were defaced or dismantled. The site was rediscovered and documented by British archaeologists in the 19th century. The Archaeological Survey of India has undertaken conservation work since the mid-20th century, restoring many of the temples to their current state.
