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The '''Bhangarh Fort''' ([[Hindi language|Hindi]]/[[Rajasthani language|Rajasthani]]: भानगढ़ किला/दुर्ग) is a 17th-century [[fort]] built in the [[Rajasthan]] state of [[India]].<ref name=haunt>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/slideshow/top-10-most-haunted-places-in-india_39.html|title=Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan|accessdate=21 July 2013|publisher=Zee News}}</ref> It was built by [[Bhagwant Das]] for his younger son [[Madho Singh]]. The fort and its precincts are well preserved.{{Sfn|Singh|2010|p=188}}<ref name=Census2001>{{cite web | url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=856194&category=VILLAGE | title=View Population | accessdate=21 July 2013|publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref> |
The '''Bhangarh Fort''' ([[Hindi language|Hindi]]/[[Rajasthani language|Rajasthani]]: भानगढ़ किला/दुर्ग) is a 17th-century [[fort]] built in the [[Rajasthan]] state of [[India]].<ref name=haunt>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/slideshow/top-10-most-haunted-places-in-india_39.html|title=Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan|accessdate=21 July 2013|publisher=Zee News}}</ref> It was built by [[Bhagwant Das]] for his younger son [[Madho Singh]]. The fort and its precincts are well preserved.{{Sfn|Singh|2010|p=188}}<ref name=Census2001>{{cite web | url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=856194&category=VILLAGE | title=View Population | accessdate=21 July 2013|publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref> Situated at the edge of Sariska Reserve in the Aravallis, the panoramic view is quite mesmerizing.....[http://www.beescoin.in/blogs/post/bhangarh read more] |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Revision as of 09:26, 18 September 2018
| Bhangarh Fort | |
|---|---|
भानगढ दुर्ग | |
| Rajasthan, India | |
 Bhangarh fort | |
  Bhangarh Fort Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan | |
| Coordinates | 27°5′45″N 76°17′15″E / 27.09583°N 76.28750°E |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Madho Singh (prior) Government of India (current) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Vacant, A Tourist spot |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1631 |
| Built by | During Kaccwaha Rajput |
| Materials | Stones and Bricks |
The Bhangarh Fort (Hindi/Rajasthani: भानगढ़ किला/दुर्ग) is a 17th-century fort built in the Rajasthan state of India.[1] It was built by Bhagwant Das for his younger son Madho Singh. The fort and its precincts are well preserved.[2][3] Situated at the edge of Sariska Reserve in the Aravallis, the panoramic view is quite mesmerizing.....read more
Geography
The Bhangarh Fort is located on the border of the Sariska Reserve in the Aravali range of hills in Alwar district[4] of Rajasthan.[5] The nearest village is Gola ka Baas.[2] The fort is situated at the foot of the hills on sloping terrain. The ruins of the King’s palace are located on the lower slope of the hills; trees surround the pond area and a natural stream falls into the pond within the premises of the palace.[6]
The fort is located 235 kilometres (146 mi) from Delhi and the approach to the entrance gate of the fort in the last 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) stretch of the road is an unpaved road.[5] The fort is 20 miles (32 km) from Thana Ghazi.[6] The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport which is 88.2 kilometers from the fort.
Legends
Curse of Sadhu
According to legend, a sadhu named Baba Balu Nath lived within the fort area and declared that any house built in the precincts of the fort should not be taller than his house and if the shadow of any such house fell on his house, it would result in destruction of the entire fort town.[7]
Curse of Witch
In another story, N.K. Sinhai, the wizard who was adept in black magic, fell in love with Ratnavati, the princess of Bhangarh. She was very beautiful and had suitors to marry her from many royal families of the country. One day the princess, at 18 years of age, went shopping with her friends and was buying Ittar (scent). The wizard saw this and replaced the scent with a love potion in order to ensnare the princess. He offered the potion to her so that she would take a liking to him and marry him.[7][8] However, the princess sensed the wizard's trickery. When he offered her the bowl of potion, she threw it onto a big boulder nearby. As a result, the boulder started rolling down towards the wizard and crushed him. Before he died, he made a curse that Bhangarh would be destroyed soon and no one would be able to live within its precincts. Subsequently, Bhangarh Fort was invaded by the Mughals from the north and the city was surrounded and sacked .10,000 people lived in the fort city at that time. All the people in the fort, including the princess, were killed. The present state of the fort is attributed to the curse of the wizard and people believe the ghosts in the fort are those of the princess and the wizard. Villagers believed that, princess will be reborn somewhere and if she visits the fort, the curse will break down.
Haunting legends
According to different local folk stories, no one is allowed to enter the fort premises once the sun goes down because it is haunted.[9][10]
Tourism
Entering through the main gate of the completely ruined fort city, one can find temples, palaces, and havelis. In addition, there are four more points of entry to the fort – the Lahori Gate, the Ajmeri Gate, the Phulbari Gate, and the Delhi Gate.At the entrance of the main gate are many Hindu temples such as Hanuman Temple, Gopinath Temple, Someshwar Temple, Keshav Rai Temple, Mangla Devi Temple, Ganesh Temple, and Navin Temple.[5] The Gopinath Temple is built above a 14 ft raised plinth, and yellow stones are used for the exquisite carvings of the temple.[11] The residence of the priest, called the Purohitji Ki Haveli, is located in the precincts of the temple complex. Next in order is the Nachan Ki Haveli (dancer's palace) and Jauhari Bazar (market place), followed by the Gopinath Temple. The Royal Palace is located at the extreme end of the fort's limits.[5]
The temples dedicated to Hanuman and Shiv Mahadev are built in the style of cenotaphs rather than temples. Jhiri marble has been used in their constructions, but presently they had been white washed. The Muslim tomb found outside the gate of the fort is reported to be that of one of the sons of King Hari Singh.[6]
References
- ^ "Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan". Zee News. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ a b Singh 2010, p. 188.
- ^ "View Population". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ "Known As The Most Haunted Place In India, Bhangarh Fort Is Not Just Another Place To Visit". Holidify. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
- ^ a b c d "Bhangarh Fort: The 'most haunted' place in India?". Yahoo News. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ a b c Rajputana 1880, pp. 289–90.
- ^ a b Stern 2011, p. 7.
- ^ "किला जहां सूरज ढलते ही जाग जाती हैं आत्माएं Ravi" (in Hindi). Greynium Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd; Oneindia.in. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ "The Ghost Of Bhangarh Fort". TopYaps. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Braving The Bhangarh". Egonomics. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "The Templenet Encyclopedia - Temples of Western India". Gopinath Temple. Temple Net.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ Once in a Lifetime Journey. "Sunset yoga at India's most haunted place, Bhangarh Fort".
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Bibliography
- Gaurav Madan (2017). Braving The Bhangarh - A Journey to Asia's most haunted ruins. Amazon Digital Serv. ASIN B071H9MJSG.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Outlook (2006). 64 Wildlife Holidays in India. Outlook Pub. (India). ISBN 978-81-89449-02-5.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Rajputana (1880). The Rajputana gazetteers.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Sarina Singh (15 September 2010). Lonely Planet India. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-74220-347-8.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Steven L. Stern (1 January 2011). Cursed Grounds. Bearport Publishing. ISBN 978-1-61772-147-2.
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