[1][2] The fort was built by Bijaldev Singh Dod (a Rajput king) in the twelfth century.

Sultan Hoshang Shah attacked the fort in the year 1423 with an army that included 30 thousand horsemen and 84 elephant riders.

Achal Das Khinchi, on realizing that his defeat was inevitable, due to the Sultan's superior numbers and higher grade weapons, did not surrender and fought till he lost his life, which is accordance to Rajput tradition.

Furthermore, many women performed jauhar (burnt themselves alive), in order to avoid being taken captive by the Sultan's forces.

Akbar also reportedly made this fort a headquarter and later gave it to Prathviraj of Bikaner as a part of his estate.

[3][5] A mausoleum of Sufi Saint Mitthe Shah just outside the fort is the venue for an annual colourful fair held during the month of Muharram.