This fort is believed to be built by Shilahar kings and subsequently used by the Nizam of Ahmednagar.

The great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji is also believed to have reconstructed this fort.

It is a fairly easy trek from Padam - Kharapti, the route passes through the jungle up to the fort.

The fort has a large dodecagonal-shaped cistern which was used mainly for bathing and washing purposes.

There is an inscription on the southern bastion which says " Shri ganeshayanama Shri jayadev shake 1718 Nal Nam samvatsarae Chaitra shudha pratipada"[2] There is a dense forest around the entire fort with leopards, monkeys, and foxes.