Situated amidst the Aravalli hills in Alwar district of Rajasthan. Bhangarh Fort It is one of the most famous historical and mysterious places of India. The fort's beautiful but deserted buildings, ruined palaces, old temples and the surrounding deserted environment make it very attractive for tourists. Many horror stories are also prevalent about Bhangarh, due to which it is counted among the most “haunted” places of India.
Raja Madho Singh had got the construction done
According to history, Bhangarh Fort was built around the 16th century during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar. It was built by the son of Raja Bhagwant Das, the ruler of Amer. Madho Singh had settled. The development of Bhangarh region is linked to his name.
Bhangarh was once a prosperous settlement. There were markets, mansions, temples, palaces and a large number of houses for people to live in. Today the remains of these buildings give a glimpse of the grandeur of that old city.
Story of Tantrik and Princess
The most famous story related to Bhangarh Rajkumari Ratnavati and a Tantrik Singhiya Is of. According to the folk tale, the Tantrik was infatuated with the princess. It is said that he tried to cast a spell to subdue the princess.
According to the story, when the princess came to know about the trick of the sorcerer, she threw the magical substance on a big stone. The stone rolled down and crushed the Tantrik. Before dying he reportedly cursed the destruction of Bhangarh.
After this, a story of war and destruction appears in folklore. It is said that Bhangarh was destroyed and a large number of people were killed. However, there is no historical evidence for this story and it is mainly considered a local folklore.
Are there really ghosts in Bhangarh?
The biggest question regarding Bhangarh is whether ghosts or paranormal activities actually happen here. There is no scientific evidence available in this regard. The deserted location of the fort, its deserted atmosphere at night and the scary folklore associated with it have definitely strengthened its mysterious image.
Archaeological Survey of India i.e. asi Entry is not allowed after sunset in this area which comes under protection. Many people also associate this rule with the mysterious stories of the fort, while the safety of historical monuments and the safety of tourists can also be the common reason for such restrictions.
What can you see in Bhangarh?
Remains of many ancient temples can be seen in the premises of the fort. Prominent among them are Gopinath Temple, Someshwar Temple, Keshav Rai Temple and Hanuman Temple. Apart from this, the palace complex, old market structures and ruins of mansions are also present here.
The Aravali hills and natural environment around the fort make it special for historical tourism as well as photography.
Unique combination of history and mystery
The real specialty of Bhangarh is its historical and architectural importance more than its horror stories. An entire city that was once inhabited has turned into ruins today. The walls, temples and palaces here tell the story of the architectural tradition of that period.
Because of this history, natural beauty and mysterious folklore Bhangarh Fort is among the most popular tourist destinations of Rajasthan.. The most important thing for tourists visiting here is to understand the difference between folklore and certified history and follow the rules of the archaeological site.