 Even in the 13th century, during the days of Delhi Sultanate, Narela often became an encampment point, for marching or retreating armies from Delhi.Subsequently, during the Mughal era, The Narela Sarai also finds mention in "Jahangirnama", the official autobiography of Mughal Emperor, Jahangir (1605-1627), as he mentions staying at the sarai, during his travels ca.1605.