Situated amidst the Aravalli hills in Alwar district of Rajasthan. Bhangarh Fort It is counted among the most famous historical and mysterious places of India. Deserted streets, old temples, broken palaces and surrounding hills make this place very attractive. Due to history and folklore, Bhangarh is today a special attraction for tourists from India and abroad.
The king of Amer had established Bhangarh
The ruler of Amer is credited with the construction of Bhangarh. Raja Madho Singh is given to. It is believed that they established the city here in the second half of the 16th century. There was once a prosperous settlement around the fort, where there were markets, temples, mansions and buildings associated with the royal family.
The remains of many ancient temples are still visible in the Bhangarh complex. Gopinath Temple, Someshwar Temple, Keshav Rai Temple and Hanuman Temple are part of its historical identity.
Two famous stories related to the fort
The biggest identity of Bhangarh is its mysterious stories. Although not all parts of these stories have been historically confirmed, they have long been mentioned in local folklore.
a famous story Balunath Yogi Is connected to. It is said that he had given permission to establish Bhangarh on the condition that the shadow of the fort should not go beyond his ashram. According to folklore, when the fort expanded and its shadow reached the ashram, Bhangarh was in trouble.
Second story a Tantrik Sinhiya Is connected to. According to folklore, he was infatuated with Princess Ratnavati of Bhangarh. He reportedly tried to subdue the princess, but his plan did not succeed. After this he is said to have cursed Bhangarh.
Bhangarh was suddenly destroyed
According to popular belief, Bhangarh gradually fell into ruin after some curse. However, according to historians, there could be many possible reasons behind the desolation of Bhangarh including war, political circumstances, water shortage and economic reasons.
After the 17th and 18th centuries, the population here started decreasing and the once bustling city turned into ruins.
Why the ban on entry at night?
The biggest discussion about Bhangarh is about entry after sunset. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has banned the entry of tourists here from sunset to sunrise.
There are many horror stories prevalent about Bhangarh regarding this rule. There is also a belief among the local people that unusual incidents happen here at night. However, there is no solid scientific evidence for these claims.
Unique confluence of history and mystery
Today Bhangarh Fort is a very special place for people interested in history, architecture and folklore. The remains of temples, palaces and markets built amidst the ruins of the fort give a glimpse of the medieval city life of Rajasthan.
The real beauty of Bhangarh perhaps lies in this contradiction –On one side rich history and architecture, on the other side centuries old mysterious folklore. This is the reason why the name of Bhangarh Fort still figures prominently in the list of tourists coming to Rajasthan.