This fort was under the rule of Yadav of Devgiri.In 1530 this fort was repaired by the Portuguese. In 1535 the father Antono-de-porto constructed three churches Nosa senhora, N.S.Da Penha and Sam Francisco.In 16th century this fort was capatured by Adilshah and was in his control for some period. Finally it passed to the hand of British. On 10 March 1739 this fort was captured by Manaji Angre along with the Uran fort.