The fort was built during the Yadava dynasty in the 6th century, but it was later captured and fortified by the Bahmani Sultanate in the 15th century.
The fort is famous for its unique architecture and has a steep rock-cut staircase that leads to the top of the fort. The stairs have been cut into the rock and are at a 70-degree angle.
The fort is also famous for its triangular rock-cut prism shape, which is 24 meters (80 feet) at the base and 1,440 meters (4,720 feet) in height.
There are several structures on the fort, including a few temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva, a water tank, and a granary. The fort is also home to a few caves that were used for meditation and other purposes.
The fort is also known as Harshagad or Harihargad and is situated at an elevation of 1,120 meters (3,675 feet) above sea level.