Jaora state was founded by 'Abdu'l Ghafur Muhammad Khan, a Muslim of Afghan descent. He was a cavalry officer serving the Pashtun leader Muhammad Amir Khan. The chief crops were Millets, Cotton, Maize and Opium.
Jaora State Media
Ratlami Gate, Jaora
The Jaora state flag was a green triangle between 1865 and 1895.