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News: HAL, NCF and ASI signed an MoA for undertaking heritage conservation and development works at three prominent heritage sites- Hampi in Karnataka, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bekal Fort in Kerala.
About Bekal Fort
- Location: The Bekal Fort is located in Kasargod district, Kerala.
- It is the largest fort in Kerala.
- It was built in the 17th century by Shivappa Nayaka of the Keladi dynasty.
- The fort has seen rise and fall of several dynasties and later came under the control of the Kingdom of Mysore.
- Structural features:
- The fort appears to emerge from the sea.
- Almost three-quarters of its exterior is in contact with water.
- An important feature of the fort is the water-tank and the flight of steps leading to an observation tower built by Tipu Sultan.
- 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.
- The fort’s solid construction resembles the Thalassery Fort and the St. Angelo Fort at Kannur built by the Dutch.
