 According to popular legend, Dhakeshwari Temple was built by Ballal Sena, the second Sena ruler.Another tradition says, there were fifty two bazaars and fifty three streets and the region acquired the name of ""Baunno Bazaar O Teppun Gulli"".Upon arrival of Islam in this region, Turkish and Afghan rulers reigned the area from the early 14th century until the late 16th century.