 King Shivaji won this fort in 1648.This fort was encircled by troops of Siddhi of Janjira when Afzalkhan had tried to kill Shivaji at Pratapgad, However, Shivaji killed Afzalkhan and knowing this Siddhi also returned with the troops to Janjira.At times this fort was in control of Siddhi, Angre and Maratha rule.