About Palakkad Fort
The District Administration associates Palakkad Fort with Hyder Ali of Mysore. It records construction or reconstruction in 1766, British takeover and modification in 1790, and preservation by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Information status
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Palakkad District Administration: Palakkad FortSources:
- Government source: Palakkad District Administration: Palakkad Fort Supports the Hyder Ali association, 1766 construction/reconstruction, 1790 British takeover/modification and ASI preservation.