Bekal
Fort' is the largest fort in Kerala, situated at Kasaragod district, North Kerala. Some important features of this fort are the
water-tank with its flight
of
steps, the tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad steps leading to the Observation
Tower, which is a rarity. The Mukhyaprana Temple of Hanuman and
the ancient Muslim mosque nearby fort. The zigzag entrance and the
trenches around the fort
show
the defense strategy inherent in the fort. Sivappa Nayaka of Bednore constructed the Bekal Fort in 1650AD. The maritime importance
of Bekal increased much under the Kolathiris and it
became an important port town of
Tulunadu
and Malabar. The song 'Uyire' (Tamil) from the movie 'Bombay'directed by Mani
Ratnam has been shot at Bekal Fort.The nearest railway
station
is Kanjangad ,12 km from here tothe south and Kasargod ,14 km to the north.One can reach here easily by buses or taxi.
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