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Kota Kuala Kedah Historical Complex

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The Kuala Kedah Fort or Kuala Bahang fort is situated at the northern shore of the Kedah river. It was built as as a protection for the state of Kedah and its capital, Alor Star. The fort was built in 1771 during Sultan Muhammad Jiwa’s reign and was completed in 1780.

The design of the fort was done by Hafiz Sab, who was then hiding the post of Dato’ Maharaja Kadhi. Other designers were brought in from India. Gateway was built in the northern part of the fort facing Alor Melaka which was called “Pintu Gerbang Kadapun” (The Kadapun Gateway).

The fort has survived attacks by the Bugis, Achechnese and the Siamese. In 1909, when Kedah was officially under British rule, a few government offices was built within the vicinity of the fort, including a lighthouse. A new gateway was built which exists to this day.

During the Japanese occupation in the Malay States, the fort was used as their Armed Forces’ headquarters until their defeat in the hands of the British in 1945. In August 31 1978, the fort was dubbed a”historical land site” by the Department of Museums and Antiquities (currently known as Department of Museums Malaysia) under the “Artifacts Act 1976”, Act 165. In November 2000, the Department of Museums and Antiquities has launched excavation works in the eastern and southern parts of the fort, including rebuilding the Kacapuri gateway which collapsed in 1970.

Visiting Hours

Saturday - Thurdays: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Friday : 9.00am - 12.30pm
2.30pm - 6.00pm

Entrance Fees

Free

Contact Person

Mr. Md. Zokhi bin Tahir - Asst. Curator

Address

Kompleks Sejarah Kota Kuala Kedah
Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (Wilayah Utara)
Kampung Seberang Kota06600 Kuala Kedah
Kedah Darulaman

Tel / Fax : 04 - 7319297

Transportation

A bus service from Alor Setar to Kuala Kedah
Taxis from Alor Setar or the Kuala Kedah ferry terminal

Location Map

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Last update: 27 March 2024 - 10:06am

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