 Dhangar,Maratha clan system|Shahaannav Kuli Marathas- Ingole Deshmukhs]] and Yajurvedi Brahmins are believed to have set up some of the first communities in this region.The fort at Sangole was built, reportedly by Deshmukhs under Bijapur's Aadilshah king.It is believed that later the Deshmukh's left the Aadilshah of Bijapur and joined the forces of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.