Kuala Kedah Fort

Kuala Kedah Fort is a historic coastal fort located at the mouth of the Kedah River in Kuala Kedah, Kota Setar District, Kedah, Malaysia. Built in 1771 during the reign of Sultan Abdullah Mukarram Shah to defend the Kedah Sultanate, it features thick brick walls, cannons and a lighthouse. Recognized as a heritage site, it offers insight into Kedah's maritime defense history and remains a notable landmark near Alor Setar.

Visitors can expect a well-preserved historic fort complex situated at the river mouth facing the Strait of Malacca. The site includes restored brick ramparts, old cannons, gateways, a lighthouse and open grounds with views of the river and sea. Informative plaques explain the fort's layout and history. The area is open for walking, photography and viewing fishing boats and the estuary. A small museum gallery within the complex displays artifacts related to the fort's history.

Built in 1771 under Sultan Abdullah Mukarram Shah and completed during the late 18th century to protect the Kedah Sultanate and the strategic Kedah River estuary. The fort was constructed with brick walls, moats and cannons and served as a key defensive structure against maritime attacks. It was damaged in 1821 and later restored, and is now gazetted as a historic heritage site by the Department of National Heritage.

The fort is a significant cultural landmark representing Kedah's maritime heritage and traditional defense architecture. It reflects the historical importance of Kuala Kedah as a port and gateway to Alor Setar and is valued as a heritage attraction for education and cultural appreciation.