The Tipu Sultan Fort , is also known as Palakkad Fort. It is perfectly situated in the heart of the Palakkad town, Kerala, India. It is one of the most happening place in the center of the city.
Legend says that the fort was built by Hyder Ali . Once captured by the British way back in 1784 and recaptured from the troops of the Kozhikode Zamorin in 1790, the fort came to be known by Tipu's name.
The fort is repaired and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India, Thrissur circle. The moat around the fort still stands live. Spread across 15 acres of land, the fort has strong bastions on all four corners and also in the middle. A witness to the Mysorean invasion and the British colonialism, the fort still stands alive in every sense of the word.
There is a temple of Lord Hanuman inside the fort .
The fort symbolises different dynasties, communities that existed in Kerala.
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| carvings on the walls inside the fort. |
And I climbed to the top of the fort to witness the glory. The beauty and charming lush green exists today. The gardens around the fort are well maintained and the moat around the fort only added to the beauty of the Fort. Checkout the beauty, so awesome here.
Entrance to the fort is free. Visiting time is restricted from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Surely a tour to Palakkad is incomplete without a visit to the Fort.
This is great post about Palakkad fort in Kerala. Kerala's cultural richness is showcased through its classical dance forms like Kathakali, martial art forms like Kalaripayattu, and vibrant festivals such as Onam. The state's diverse religious influences have given rise to exquisite temples, churches, and mosques.
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