The Omanis besieged the fortress in 1633 and after a long siege the fort fell in 1643.

In 1633, after the capture of Julfar and Dibba, Imam Nasir bin Murshid was encouraged by these victories and decided to launch an attack on the fortress of Sohar, which was considered one of the strongest Portuguese fortresses.

Imam Nasir's plan was the following: attack the Arabs loyal to the Portuguese; second, construct a fortress close to Sohar so that they can attack and skirmish with the Portuguese garrison.

Nasir dispatched his governor of Liwa, Hafidh bin Saif; Haifdh called the Arab tribes of Banu Khlaid, Banu Lam, and 'Amour; they came in a large number of men, alongside support from the people of Sohar.

The Portuguese were alarmed by this attack and began exchanging fire with the Omanis.