In the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, Rajnandgaon is a city located in Rajnandgaon District. There were 163,122 people living in the city as per the 2011 census. On January 26, 1973, Rajnandgaon district was created through the split of Durg district.

Past Events
Article main: State of Nandgaon
Rajnandgaon State, formerly known as Nandgram, was governed by the Somvanshis, Tripuri Kalachuris, and Marathas. The town of Rajnandgaon’s palaces tell their own story about the era’s kings, society, customs, and culture.