 When Ayutthaya was conquered by Burmese troops, Sing Buri was the city of warlord Phraya Tak (later King Taksin the Great).In 1895 King Rama V settled Monthon Thesaphiban, Sing Buri was placed in Monthon Krungkao.It became Mueang Sing Buri District in 1901, under the name "Amphoe Bang Phutsa".