This is also known as Tippu's fort and is situated in the centre of Palakkad town. The fort was constructed in AD 1766. It was built first by Tippu's father Hyder Ali (1717 - 1782) when he captured the northern regions of Kerala. His son Tippu Sultan also fought the British in India. In 1784 the fort was captured from Tippu's forces by the British forces under colonel Fullerton after a 11 day siege.