The historically important rulers among the above were Bhim Singh (1707–1756) and Chhatar Singh (1757–1785). They occupied the Gwalior fort twice; Bhim Singh from 1740 to 1756 and Chhatra Singh from 1780 to 1783. During this period, they constructed several monuments within Gwalior fort, including the Cenotaph of Bhim Singh. In 1783 Gwalior Fort was captured by Marathas under Mahadji Shinde