This 13th century Bekal Fort at Pallikkere is the largest and best-preserved fort in Kerala on the Arabian Sea. early period, the fort was under the control of Kadamba dynasty and later ruled by Kolathiri Rajahs.
The fort is built of literate blocks directly over the bedrock. It is roughly polygonal on plan perched peon the steep bank of the sea. The twelve meter high fortification wall is impregnated with 15 bastions of semicircular, octagonal, oval, square and rectangular shape. The main entrance in zigzag fashion on the north side.
The fort appears to have been built up from the sea as three fourths of its exterior is drenched and the waves continually stroke the citadel.
The fort spread over 40 acres still has interesting structures. Some of them are:
Fort is open on all days, and it is maintained by ASI.
The fort is built of literate blocks directly over the bedrock. It is roughly polygonal on plan perched peon the steep bank of the sea. The twelve meter high fortification wall is impregnated with 15 bastions of semicircular, octagonal, oval, square and rectangular shape. The main entrance in zigzag fashion on the north side.
The fort appears to have been built up from the sea as three fourths of its exterior is drenched and the waves continually stroke the citadel.
The fort spread over 40 acres still has interesting structures. Some of them are:
- Observation Tower
- Magazine Room
Fort is open on all days, and it is maintained by ASI.
What an awesome fort - it's in great shape.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing fort design. That would be an interesting place to wander with splendid views of the sea.
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These views of Bekal Fort are so nice and interesting.
ReplyDeleteSuch a vast aria of fort, open places and interesting structure, as well! Have a pleasant week ahead!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and awesome photos of the fort. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteYou have such ancient culture there to enjoy! Quite interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting fort....built on the sea and fortified in many different ways.
ReplyDeleteLovely place to visit. nice photos too.
ReplyDeleteThat brick walkway looks as if is going to drop off the face of the earth! Very interesting history there ... How great that it is maintained and open to all.
ReplyDeleteWow!Beautiful fort
ReplyDeleteThe fort looks like it is camouflaged by the surroundings. I imagine it took several boats by surprise. What a great find!
ReplyDeleteAnother fascinating place, Rajesh, and wonderful captures!! Thank you as always for sharing your photos with us!! I hope you are enjoying a great week!!
ReplyDeleteA very impressive fort.
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It is really neat to see inside the fort. It is massive. So much walking in order to see everything. I really enjoyed seeing the inside as well as the outside. You have no idea what is behind those walls thanks for showing us.
ReplyDeleteNice shots of the fort.
ReplyDeleteForts are always interesting. I love to visit forts and imagine how in those time people lived there. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty scenery.
ReplyDeletethe first photo's give me an omnious feeling... but maybe thats wrong
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Seems the beauty of places in India are that way because they have been maintained well ~ Lovely shots of a very historical place ~
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Astonishing feat of construction! Would love to see those bands inside, reinforcing the exterior. Thanks as always for feeding my desire to travel to India one day! Amy
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed by the archicture you share with us.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great location for a fort!
ReplyDeleteIt looks sort of medieval English in style.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
Love that structure!
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It's a marvelous old fort! It must have been very fun to visit!
ReplyDeleteIt's in a good shape for a change. Nice clicks as usual!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of the fort.
ReplyDeleteLooks very impressive !
ReplyDeleteGattina
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lovely fort pictures
ReplyDeleteGreat captures over there and so nice knowing about fort! Inviting to visit… Liked the watchtower with great ramp leading to top
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing building - it was definitely built to impress!
ReplyDeleteI love coming to your blog. You really make me want to travel and see these great sites in person.
ReplyDeletei have learned about (and added to my to-visit) so many places visiting your blog.. Bekal fort really looks interesting
ReplyDeleteAmazing clicks...loved the aerial view... :-)
ReplyDeleteVery vast and old fort . Great pictures
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