PALAKKAD FORT
Palakkad
Fort, the old granite fort situated in the very heart of Palakkad town is one
of the best preserved in Kerala. It was built by Haider Ali of Mysore, in 1766
AD.
The fort was taken over and modified by the British in 1790 AD. Also known as
Tipu's Fort, Palakkad Fort was supposedly built to hasten communication between
Coimbatore and the West Coast.
In 1784 AD, after a siege lasting eleven days, the British Colonel, Fullerton
stormed the Fort. It later fell into the hands of the Zamorin's troops but
was recaptured by the British in 1790 AD.
Martyr's Column, Open Air Auditorium called "Rappadi" are located
in the spacious grounds of the Fort, now preserved by the Archaeological Survey
Of India. There is also a Children's park on one of the sides of the Fort.
General Information
Location
Palakkad, Kerala.
Built By
Haider Ali.
Built In
1790
