Vattakkottai Fort, located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India, was built in the 18th century, between 1780 and 1790 AD. It was commissioned by the King Marthanda Varma of Travancore to protect the southern coast of India from foreign invasions. The fort stands as a testimony to the architectural excellence of the ancient times and provides breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.