 Panahala fort was built between 1178 and 1209 CE, one of 15 forts (others including Bavda, Bhudargad, Satara, and Vishalgad) built by the Shilahara ruler Bhoja II.It is said that aphorism Kahaan Raja Bhoj, kahan Gangu Teli is associated with this fort.A copper plate found in Satara shows that Raja Bhoja held court at Panhala from 1191–1192 CE.