Bhangarh Fort is built in 17th century by order of king Sawai Madho Singh in Rajasthan, India. It is a major tourist attraction and is one of the most haunted places in world.
Bhangarh city which is reported to be haunted and no one is allowed in the fort at night as per notice board put by the Archaeological Survey of India.
There are two legends related to the history of Bhangarh Fort.
According to the first legend there was a Saint (Sadhu) named Baba Balanath lived within the fort area and he told to the king that any houses built in the premises of the fort should not be taller than his house, if the shadow of any such house falling on his house wold result in the destruction of the town.
According to the second legend, Singhiya the wizard who knows black magic very well fell in love with Ratnavati very beautiful princess of the Bhangarh. One day she went for shopping with her friends and was buying ittar(scent). Singhiya saw this and replaced the scent with some potion in order to ensnare the princess. Then he offered the scent to princess so that she took a liking for him and marry him. However she saw his trick & when he offered her the bowl she threw it on a big stone.
As a result of the scent stone started rolling towards the wizard and cursed him. Before he die he cursed that Bhangarh would destroyed very soon and no one will be able to live within the Bhangarh Fort. Subsequent, to the curse Bhangarh fort was attacked by the Mugals. All the people in the fort including the King and the Princess Ratnavati were killed.
People believe that the ghosts in the fort are that of the Princess & that of wicked wizard. Also, local villagers believe that princess Ratnavati has taken birth somewhere else the fort and the Bhangarh city is waiting for her return an put an end to the curse.
Many people witnessed some paranormal activities happening in night at Bhangarh fort.
If you have visited Bhangarh fort then share your experience with us.
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| Bhangarh Fort |
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| Notice Board by Archaeological Survey of India |
According to the first legend there was a Saint (Sadhu) named Baba Balanath lived within the fort area and he told to the king that any houses built in the premises of the fort should not be taller than his house, if the shadow of any such house falling on his house wold result in the destruction of the town.
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| Top View of Bhangarh Fort |
As a result of the scent stone started rolling towards the wizard and cursed him. Before he die he cursed that Bhangarh would destroyed very soon and no one will be able to live within the Bhangarh Fort. Subsequent, to the curse Bhangarh fort was attacked by the Mugals. All the people in the fort including the King and the Princess Ratnavati were killed.
People believe that the ghosts in the fort are that of the Princess & that of wicked wizard. Also, local villagers believe that princess Ratnavati has taken birth somewhere else the fort and the Bhangarh city is waiting for her return an put an end to the curse.
Many people witnessed some paranormal activities happening in night at Bhangarh fort.
If you have visited Bhangarh fort then share your experience with us.
Image source: http://www.hellotravel.com/
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