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Bekal Fort covers an area of 40 acres (160,000 m2). The castle's main features include a stepped water tank, an opening to the south, a magazine for storing ammunition and a wide staircase leading to the guard house. Bekal Fortress is 130 meters above sea level and spread over an area of 40 acres. These tall buildings were mostly built for defense purposes, as there were no palaces or mansions inside them. Bekal Fort is a medieval fort built in Bekal by Shivapa Nayaka of Kradi in 1650 AD. It is the largest fort in Kerala, covering an area of 40 acres (160,000 m²). It is one of the largest forts in Kerala and is well preserved. The castle is made of slabs, has a polygonal shape and is located 130 feet above sea level on a 35-mile long headland.