Travel Guide Episode 2 Sulthan batheri, Mangalore

#Sulthanbatheri #mangalore #mangaloretourism The Sultan Bateri watch tower, constructed in 1784 by Tipu Sultan is in Boloor, 4 km from the centre of Mangalore city, the chief port city in the state of Karnataka, India. History Boloor is known for the watch tower constructed in the era of the ruler Tipu Sultan such that now the area surrounding the decaying structure is its namesake. The watch tower was constructed 15 years before his death in 1784 A.D. The place was previously known as Sultan's Battery (see artillery battery). Sultan Battery was built of black stones and constructed to obstruct war ships from entering the river, which was the major route for English invasion but was then retrieved from the English by Tipu Sultan. It was also used as a fort with mounting places for cannons to prevent British forces from entering Mangalore by sea. There is an underground storage area under the tower that was used to store gunpowder. As per historians, this underground has a secret route that leads to Mysore. Unfortunately, it is now closed and locked by Indian Tourism Authorities. It was a major dockyard and arsenal of the ruler. It was a naval station and was of great importance to the sultan as he used it to intercept enemy warships and prevent them from docking. Tipu Sultan If one climbs to the top of the watch tower by stairs, there is a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea, showing a blend of natural and man-made beauty. It is now nearly deserted with a few shacks and a boating club nearby, but it is gaining popularity among tourists.