Palakkad
Fort is an old fort situated in the heart of Palakkad town of Kerala state,
southern India. It was recaptured and rebuilt grandly by Sultan Hyder Ali in
1766 ACE and remains one of the best preserved forts in Kerala.
here is
a large ground between the Fort and the Palakkad Town hall, known as Kota
Maidanam (Fort Maidan/Fort Grounds). The ground is now used to stage
cricket matches, exhibitions and public meetings. An open air auditorium called
"Rappadi", currently under the preservation of the Archeological
Survey of India, is also located within the spacious grounds of the Fort.
Additionally, there is a children's park on one side of the Fort.
The
Palakkad Special Sub Jail is also located within the fort. There is a small
shrine called Anjaneya Swamy Temple inside the fort. A garden called Vatika-Shilavatika
is maintained inside the court.
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