At Bekal Fort[/caption]
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Observation Tower[/caption]
There is a stairway inside the fort, steps of which lead to a tunnel and open to the outside wall of the fort, facing the Arabian Sea. It is the largest and well-preserved fort in Kerala, spreading over 40 acres. An important feature of this fort is the broad steps leading to an Observation Tower, which is a rarity. This observation tower, located at the centre of the fort, was built by Tipu Sultan and offers a magnificent view of the coastline. This fort served as an important military station of Tipu Sultan when he led the great military expedition to capture Malabar. The zig-zag entrance and the trenches around the fort show the defense strategy inherent in the fort, as it was built especially for defensive purposes.
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Bekal Fort[/caption]
The Bekal Fort has been used as a shooting location for many films, music, commercials, etc. This fort was declared as a special tourism area by the government in 1992.
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