 Little is known about "archon" Progon who was the first ruler of Kruja and its surroundings, between 1190 and 1198.The Kruja fortress stayed in the possession of the Progon family, and Progon was succeeded by his sons Gjin and later Dhimitër.Serbian Grand Prince Stefan Nemanja (r. 1166–96) conquered Pilot from the "Arbanas" during his southern campaign, after takin,g over Zeta (Duklja).