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Bhangarh Fort

Bhangarh fort, Alwar Famous for the historical ruins and the ghost stories, Bhangarh has been regarded as the most haunted place in the country. It is located on the way between Jaipur and Delhi. The Bhangarh Fort is a 17th Century fort in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. It was built by Bhagwant Das for his son Madho Singh I. It was named by Madho Singh after his grandfather Man Singh or Bhan Singh.

As soon as you enter through the main gate of the ruined fort city, also known as Bhoot Bangla, it gives a chill down your spine. Within the fort, there are temples, palaces, and Havelis. Apart from that, there are also four more gates for the entry to the fort: the Lahori Gate, the Ajmeri Gate, the Phulbari Gate and the Delhi Gate. There are many Hindu temples at the entrance of the gates. The royal palace is located at the extreme end of the limits of the fort.

History
The legends who stand behind the Fort of Bhangarh- There are many legends that stand behind the marvelous Bhangarh Fort, Alwar. According to a fable, there was a king; his name was Madho Singh, he built the fort after getting permission from one ascetic who put down one condition that the fort's shadow should never fall over his house. However, there was one successor of Madho Singh who increases the fort's size vertically, which started enveloping the house of the ascetic in its shadow. And soon, as a result, the fort began to meets it ends, and within no time, the Bhangarh Fort, Alwar, got abandoned.

There was also another fable, according to that there was a local black magician, who was bewitched by the Aura and beauty of Ratnavati, the Princess of Bhangarh. The magician tried to possess her by casting a spell over Ratnavati's perfume which she would regularly use. However, the Princess came to know of his plan and took the perfume and poured it upon a huge stone boulder. Then the boulder crushed Ratnavati to death. Even the magician, when he was breathing his last, he said that no one will ever be able to live there peacefully, and cursed the whole Bhangarh Fort, Alwar. Since then, the entire fort and its surroundings are believed to be haunted.

Architectural Significance
The Bhangarh Fort, Alwar, is located at the edge of the vast green stretch between Jaipur and Alwar. With some proximity to the capital city Delhi too, the fort has quite some significance with the medieval city in Shahjahanabad. The fort premises consist of miniature waterfall, temples that lend an air of tranquility and freshness to all its surroundings. Some remnants of old palaces also can be found within the Bhangarh Fort, Alwar. They indicate that once the fort had, it is admirably glorious days. It's not just the haunted stories that make the fort famous, but the fort's architectural significance is pretty strong and marvelous in itself.


Forts in Rajasthan

Forts in Rajasthan reminds tourists of royalty and bravery, of epic battles and valiant heroes & when battles were fought, sacrifice and brutality came along, and sorrow and death were not far behind. All these battles were fought to capture the hill forts of Rajasthan. If you paint a mental picture of what Rajasthan stands for, the hill forts will immediately flash before your eyes as powerful remnants of these long fought wars and battles. The hill forts were the first structures that were built by powerful Rajput kings, for protecting their kingdoms from enemy attacks was their first priority. Their elevated positions above rugged hills gave them an edge over enemies, & allowed them to monitor their surroundings. These were not small forts by any means, but massive structures, powerful enough to withstand cannonballs & fireballs & large enough to accommodate large armies. They were not only meant for defence, but their strategic location allowed them to control trade activities, & also served as royal residences, where kings & his families lived, along with ministers. You will find these hill forts at innumerable places in Rajasthan, & some of them are so magnificent that they have earned them a place in the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.