Alwar : Rajasthan, famous for its culture and traditions, is a major tourist destination all over the world. Every year a large number of tourists come to enjoy its beauty. The diversity and colorful culture of this state has always been the center of attraction for the people. Apart from all this, there are many beautiful forts and palaces here, which reflect the rich history of India. Bhangarh Fort is one of the historical buildings of this state. This fort has a rich history of its own. However, it is more famous for its mysterious things, so let’s know what is the history of Bhangarh Fort and the mystery associated with it-
History of Bhangarh Fort
Bhangarh Fort is located 50 km from the Sariska Sanctuary between the cities of Jaipur and Alwar. The fort was built in the 17th century by Raja Madhav Singh, the younger brother of the great Mughal commander Man Singh of Amer. Apart from the royal palace, Bhangarh had more than 9000 houses by 1720, which gradually disappeared after that. The fort complex contains the remains of grand havelis, temples and deserted markets, which reflect its golden history. The fort attracts a large number of tourists due to its serene atmosphere, picturesque Aravalli mountains and beautiful architecture.
Do not go in the eveningThis fort is famous for its mysteries apart from its beauty. It is one of the scariest places in India. This is the reason why no tourist is allowed to enter this fort after sunset. It is believed that paranormal activities keep happening here. Due to the negative energy in the fort, no tourist enters here after evening nor roams inside the fort.
What is the story of Bhangarh Fort?
There are many myths about this fort. The first belief is related to a saint named Baba Balau Nath. It is believed that the place where this fort was built belonged to this saint. In such a situation, the sage allowed the construction of the fort on the condition that the fort or any building within it should not be higher than his house. If the shadow of any building falls on his house then this fort gets destroyed. It is said that Ajab Singh, the grandson of Madho Singh, ignored this warning and increased the height of the fort too much, as a result of which the monk’s house was eclipsed and the city was destroyed.
There is also a connection with Princess Ratnavati.
The story of this fort being haunted is associated with Princess Ratnavati. It is said that the princess was so beautiful that a magician who was an expert in black magic fell in love with the princess. One day when the princess went shopping with her friends, the magician saw them buying perfume and gave her a love potion instead of perfume. However, the princess discovered the magician’s trick and threw the potion on a nearby rock. As a result, the rock turned towards the magician and he died after being crushed by the rock. However, before dying the magician cursed the city and said that it would soon be destroyed and no one would be able to live in its premises. Later the Mughal army attacked and captured the kingdom and killed all the residents of the fort including Princess Ratnavati.
Why is the fort called haunted?
People believe that if you sit near the walls of Bhangarh houses and listen, you will hear the voices of spirits. Apart from this, the local people also believe that the sounds of women screaming, bangles breaking and crying often come from the fort. At the same time, some people who come to visit the fort during the day say that they felt as if someone is following them in the fort.
How to reach Bhangarh Fort?
Despite its haunted stories, this fort is quite popular among tourists. You can come here at any time of the day. The nearest airport to reach here is in Jaipur. From where you have to cover a distance of about 80 kilometers to reach Bhangarh. You can complete this tour by tourist taxi or bus. If you are traveling by train, the nearest railway stations to Bhangarh are Bhankari Railway Station and Dausa Railway Station. Also, direct buses are easily available from major cities of the country. You can visit here from 6 am to 6 pm.
