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Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu Fort, is located in the small district of Kerala and is one of Kerala's best preserved forts. The fort is a sign of Tipu Sultan's courage and valor, so it is called Tipu's Fort. According to the historian's record, it is believed that the King of Palakkad King was actually the assistant of Zamorin. During the beginning of the 18th century, he separated himself from Zamorin and became independent. Although Zamorae attacked them and he came to Tipu Sultan's father, Hyder Ali, seeking some help. Palakkad Fort Seeing the opportunity Haider Ali confiscated to acquire ownership of a strategically important location, and this fort was renovated in 1766 by Haider Ali. In 1784, after the eleven days of the Seizure, the fort was captured by the British under Colonel Fullerton. Later the troops of Kozhikode Zamorine captured the fort, but in 1790, the British retrieved it. They again rebuilt the fort. Tipu Sultan lost his life in...