Creepy mystery of Lohagarh Fort, where fiancé killed Ketan, 300 stairs, 2000 years old history, alive people buried under the door

The name of 2000 year old Lohagarh Fort located in Lonavala, Pune is in the headlines these days due to a sensational murder case. Actually, Ketan Aggarwal’s fiancee Siya pushed him down from the height of the fort, due to which he died. This is the same fort, where tourists have to climb more than 300 stairs to reach and where the high moats give goosebumps.

Interestingly, the Lohagarh Fort where this incident took place is already famous for its mysterious history and scary folklore. It is said that a man and a woman were buried alive to strengthen the foundation of the Ganesh Darwaza of the fort. Not only this, the guard is visible when seen from a distance, but disappears when approached.

How old is the history of Lohagarh?

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Lohagarh means “iron fort”. It is believed that the history of this fort is about 2000 years old. Its initial foundation was laid during the Satavahana period. Later, between the 10th and 14th centuries, it was built as a strong fort. This fort was very important strategically as it kept an eye on the important trade routes of the Western Ghats. This was the reason why many rulers captured it from time to time. After the rule of Nizamshahi, Bijapur Sultanate and Mughals, this fort came under the control of Marathas.

Ganesh Darwaja and the story of alleged sacrifice

The most famous story of Lohagarh Fort is related to Ganesh Darwaza. It is said that an official of the fort had dreamed that the foundation of this door was weak and there was some kind of curse on it. According to folklore, human sacrifice was advised to strengthen the door. After this, a man and a woman were buried alive under the foundation of the door. However, no historical evidence has been found to prove this story true. Yet local people, guides and many travel vloggers still tell this mysterious story.

Second folk tale related to Savle family

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Another story related to Ganesh Darwaza is quite popular among the local people. According to this story, a person from the Savle family was sacrificed. In return that family was given some special rights and facilities in the surrounding area. However, there is no government record or historical evidence to prove this. This story has been passed down from one generation to the next only through word of mouth.

sounds heard after sunset

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Another famous story related to Lohagarh Fort is of mysterious voices. Some people say that after the evening falls, sounds like whistling, walking or other strange sounds are heard in the deserted parts of the fort. Such things are heard more especially during the rainy season, when there is dense fog and strong winds blowing around the fort.

claims of seeing the mysterious

Lohagarh Fort has long been known for mysterious stories. Some trekkers and tourists claim to have seen shadow-like figures near the walls of the fort in the morning. Some people say that they saw such people, who suddenly disappeared after being seen for some time.

Looks like a guard

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Another famous story related to Lohagarh Fort is that of a mysterious guard. Some people claim that they saw a guard-like figure in the fort, who appears to be signaling people passing by from a distance. But as soon as people try to get close to her, she suddenly disappears.