Today we will talk about Bhangarh Fort, one of the scariest and most mysterious places in India. This fort is located in Alwar district of Rajasthan and there are such stories about it that will make your soul tremble. Bhangarh Fort is as glorious in history as it is scary. Let us know the horrifying reality of this place and the secrets hidden behind it. At the end of the video, we will also tell you a true incident that happened here with three friends. So stay tuned and watch the video completely. Bhangarh Fort is located in Alwar district of Rajasthan and was built in the 17th century by King Bhagwant Das of Amer. This fort was built for his younger son Madho Singh. Bhangarh was once a prosperous city but today it is deserted and desolate. A strange silence and scary peace resides in its ruins, which draws tourists here. Some major stories related to Bhangarh. The story of Queen Ratnavati. The most famous story of Bhangarh is related to Queen Ratnavati and Tantrik Sindhu Sevda. It is said that Queen Ratnavati was blessed with extraordinary beauty. One day a Tantrik used black magic to subdue her. But the queen destroyed the magic of the Tantrik, which led to her death. Before dying, the Tantrik cursed Bhangarh that this city will be destroyed and no one will survive here. Soon Bhangarh was attacked and the city was ruined. Even today people believe that the spirits of the queen and the Tantrik wander here. Many people talk of strange events and scary sounds here. It is said that coming here after sunset is prohibited because at this time the shadow of evil spirits prevails here. People often complain of strange sounds, screams and shadows being seen here. The Archaeological Survey of India has also prohibited entry here after sunrise and sunset. Local people and tourists claim that whoever violates these rules and stays overnight, never returns. Now let us listen to the story of those three friends. This story is from 2019 when three friends Rahul, Vipin and Sonu came to see Bhangarh Fort and know the truth of its scary stories. They visited the fort during the day and when the evening started to fall, they ignored the warnings of the local people and decided to stay inside the fort at night. At around 11:00 pm when there was dense darkness all around, they heard the sound of someone walking from one part of the fort. At first they thought that maybe it would be a tourist, but when they reached there they found no one. Then suddenly the wind started blowing and strange sounds started coming from the walls of the fort. Rahul saw that a black blurred form like a shadow was following them. Sonu and Vipin also saw him and they got scared. The three tried to run away but the light of their torch suddenly went off and there was deep darkness all around. Then they heard a woman scream. This is believed to be the voice of Queen Ratnavati. Somehow they got out of the fort. But they were very scared. Rahul later told that he felt as if someone was trying to stop him by placing a hand on his shoulder. This incident became the scariest incident of his life and he never took the name of Bhangarh again. So friends, Bhangarh is not just a fort. It is the abode of those spirits whose stories still echo in the air. If you step into this mysterious place, take care of your safety. Sometimes scary stories are not just stories but can also be reality.

Introduction and Timetable of Bhangarh Fort

Bhangarh Fort, located in the Aravalli range in the state of Rajasthan, is a remarkable historic edifice and an important architectural heritage of the country. It was built in the late 17th century by Raja Madho Singh, a sibling to the Mughal warrior man Siagri Bansiya, who concluded in the ruins’ splendor of calming figures. Bhangarh, located about 83 kilometers from Jaipur, is labelled as one of the man y “haunted” places in India hence appealing to the adventurers, the historians and the inquisitive tourists in a large number.

Timings

The fort punctually operates for members of the public from dawn to dusk which is normally within a range of 0600hours and 1800 hours. It is recommended to go there in the early hours or in the late h ours when the heat is less oppressive especially in summer when it is extremely hot. The weather provides a lovely background of the crumbling ruins of the fort and the fresh landscape around it, which are best suited for early or late hours of the day. Visitors are not allowed to stay within the fort premises after sunset, mainly on grounds of security and also because of the prevailing myths of the place which enhance its fear factor.

### Historical Significance and Architecture

The Bhangarh Fort is extraordinary not only because of the ghost stories surrounding it but because it has breathtaking Mughal and Rajput architecture as well. Temples, courtyards, and other structures that are part of its defense line embellished with unique designs and carvings. Most famous are the temples of Somnath and Hawa Mahal that told of the splendid architecture of those times.

The fort had dense population and the families lived with peace amongst each other with ample water availability from the surrounding hills.It is said that a witch put a curse on the fort's inhabitants that ended in their horrific deaths. This sad story is one more reason as to why Bhangarh’s history is important, as it makes the place both a pilgrimage site and an enigma.

Tales and Legends

Emphasizing Bhangarh’s popularity are also the many tales and myths surrounding it. One such myth is on the beautiful princess Ratnavati and a love struck magician. The magician, however, who hatched a plan involving the use of an incantation that would make the princess love him, met his end in a manner that brought down the fort. Such stories are literally part of the fort, adding to its spooky element, and turning it into a hub for those who believe in the paranormal.

Most of the visitors tend to experience at some point while visiting the ruins, the feeling of presence, or the presence of some psychic energy. All these have made the place both interesting and frightening at the same time, attracting many to look for the truth in the myths.

Visiting Bhangarh Fort also entails enjoying the trip to the site of the Bhangarh Fort which in itself is interesting. For instance, driving through the superb views of the Aravalli hills is rather scenic and a good challenge prior to getting to the fort. In fact, the only difference is that, inside the ruins, the silence is complemented with eerie stories that bring about terror.

Walks around Bhangarh Fort bear a lot of information about the history, the architectural design and the stories that are narrated about the fort. While lounging inside the dilapidated walls and resounding halls, you feel as if the past can reach out to you and touch you complete with the inhabitants in waiting.

Summary

The Bhangarh Fort is, in its own way, an intoxicating mixture of history, architecture, and tradition, which makes it attractive to tourists. It is also good that the travelers can visit it from sunrise till sunset giving them enough time to walk around the picturesque Sights. The glory of the fort’s construction complements the art of that age, while the strange and spooky stories provide a great suspense to the tourists who come to Bhangarh Fort.

Certainly, the legends of ghosts and witchcraft give an ambience to the place, but the value of the fort and the mesmerizing landscape around the fort are the real positioning factors of Bhangarh Fort. It is a symbol of the rich tradition of Rajasthan and the history that we often refer to. When people move across the ruins, they not only go to a place of history but also to the content of the history, which is a mixture of facts and fables. This ensures that the Bhangarh Fort is remembered sadly long after the trip. Overall, it is how wonderful history is and how it can be conveyed through an experience.

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