Palakkad Fort

Palakkad Fort is an old granite fort situated in the heart of the town of Palakkad in Kerala, South India. It was built by Haider Ali in 1766 AD and still one of the best preserved forts in Kerala.

There is a large field between the strong and the Palakkad municipality, known as Kota Maidanam (Fort Grounds). The land, which had previously served as a stable of elephants and horses of Tipu's army, now used for cricket matches, exhibitions and public meetings. An open air auditorium called "Rappadi", currently in the preservation of the Archaeological Survey of India, is also in the extensive grounds of the Fort. In addition, there is a playground for children on one side of the fortress.

      Fort Palakkad have existed since antiquity, but believed to be built in its present form in 1766 AD, but little is known about its early history. The local ruler, Palakkad Achchan, was originally a tributary of the Zamorin, but became independent before the eighteenth century. In 1757, he sent a delegation to Haider Ali seeking help against the threat of invasion by Zamorin. Haider Ali seized the opportunity to seize an important strategic location as Palghat, and from then until 1790 the fort was continually in the hands of the Mysore Sultans or the British. It was first brought by him in 1768 when Colonel Wood captured during the raid on Haider Alis strengths, but was captured by Haider months later. He was recaptured by Colonel Fullarton in 1783, after a siege that lasted eleven days, but left the following year. Later fell Zamorin troops.

In 1790 it was finally captured by the British Colonel Stuart. E 'was renovated and used as the basis of the work that ended with the storming of Srirangapatnam. Fort Garrison continued until the mid-19th century. At the beginning of 1900 has been converted into office Taluk. The fort is also known as Tipu's Fort (after Tipu Sultan, son of Hyder Ali).

Location: Situated at a distance of 154 km, north east of Kochi. The nearest airport is located in Coimbatore at a distance of 55 km towards East.