The city was considered a stronghold by both Gevorian and Maynians as it was entirely surrounded by the Lahari forest. Though it was the capital city for both governments, the first Gevorian leader, Grad Jacen Gevorian II, resided in Calahari, a small town near Belaham. After the Par government took control of Maynus, Belaham remained the capital, though the government expanded the city to a point where the forest was entirely removed. The Par also expanded the Belaham palace.