A visit to Bekal Fort | Kerala | Historic | Kasargod | Tourism
Автор: Daisha Rajesh
Загружено: 2020-07-02
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Bekal Fort was built by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi in 1650 AD, at Bekal. It is the largest fort in Kerala, spreading over 40 acres (160,000 m2). The fort appears to emerge from the sea. Almost three-quarters of its exterior is in contact with water. Bekal Fort was not an administrative center and does not include any palaces or mansions.
An important feature is the water-tank, magazine, and the flight of steps leading to an observation tower built by Tipu Sultan. Standing at the center of the fort, this offers views of the coastline and the towns of Kanhangad, Pallikkara, Bekal, Kottikkulam, and Uduma.
The fort's zigzag entrance and surrounding trenches reveal its defensive strategy. Holes on the outer walls are designed to defend the fort effectively from naval attacks. The upper holes are meant for aiming at the farthest targets; lower holes below for striking as enemy nearer and the lowest holes to attacking enemy closest to the fort.
Its solid construction resembles the Thalassery Fort and St. Angelo Fort at Kannur built by the Dutch.
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