Among the various places we visited in Kannur, Arakkal Museum was enchanting , displaying the artifacts, photographs, historical records and lifestyle of the Arakkal royal family built in Kerla style architecture
Arakkal Museum is dedicated to the Arakkal family.
This family is the only Muslim royal family in Kerela. In 1663, Arakkal family bought St. Angelo's Fort from the Dutch and exerted considerable influence in the Malabar region.
It seems very progressive of the family to accept the eldest member irrespective of being male or female as the ruler.In 1870, the British seized the fort and build their military base in Malabar region.
They also undertook the construction of a tunnel connecting this fort to Thalassery Fort.
Its actually the Durbar hall section of the palace which has been converted into the museum.
Although the renovation has been carried out by the government , the royal palace is still owned
by the Arakkal Royal Trust.
The government has undoubtedly taken a keen interest to preserve the Arakkal family heritage which had played a prominent role in the history of Malabar region.
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| Opened in 2005 |
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| The upper floor has large halls with wooden floors neatly done |
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| Seal of Arakkal Kingdom |
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| windows with colored glass |
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| Peeking outside from the window of the museum |
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| Furniture used by the family on display |
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| Family vases on display |
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| silverware and brass ware bric-a-brac on display |
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| Wooden chests on display |
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| Neat wooden floors and color glass panes |
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| Front side of the museum |
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