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The ghost city of Bhangarh in India.

According to legend, the city of Bhangarh was cursed by a holy man named Baba Balnath, who had given permission for the construction of the town so long as the height of the buildings did not cast shadow over his retreat. Balnath warned that if this were to occur, he would destroy the entire city. When a descendant prince raised the palace to a height that cast a shadow over Bhangarh’s abode, it is said that he cursed the whole town. Many believe that Balanath is buried there to this day.

A second legend is related to a wizard named Singhiya, who was in love with Ratnavati, the Princess of Bhangarh. According to this tale, Singhiya placed a spell upon a fragrance being purchased by the princess’ maid, so that upon touching it, the princess would fall in love with him. But Ratnavati saw what the wizard was doing and foiled his plan. Feeling bitter, the wizard was said to have placed a curse upon the city, and many believe his ghost haunts the ill-fated city. Some locals believe that princess Ratnavati reincarnated in a new body and that Bhangarh Fort is waiting for her return to put an end to the curse.

While these legends seem like nothing more than fanciful tales, the stories have become so widely reported, and believed, that the Archaeological Survey of India has placed a sign at the entrance to Bhangarh Fort forbidding entry after dark. Locals say whoever has tried to stay inside after sunset have never come out.

Built in 16th century by Bhagwant Das, this fort occupies the top most haunted places in India. So much so that the Indian government has restricted the entry in the fort after sunset.

There are several legends about this fort. One states that a sadhu named Baba Balak Nath instructed that any house built in the precinct should not be taller than his own and if it did, it would bring destruction of the fort town.

Another legend claim that a dark wizard fell in love with the beauty of town's princess, Ratnavati and offered her a love portion. She refused it, throwing it onto a large rock that consequently rolled onto the wizard and crushed him to death.

Before his death, he cursed the entire town to succumb to its desolation just like him. The next year, the ruler of Bhangarh suffered a defeat at the hands of his enemy. His army was annihilated and the inhabitants of Bhangarh was brutally massacred.

The fate of Princess Ratnavati remains a mystery till date and it's believed that she was condemned to roam the walls of Bhangarh fort. It's said that the souls of dead inhabitants haunt the fort at nights and several people claimed to have hearing strange noises after sunset.

There are warning signs all over the property, laid out by the Archeological Survey of India, demanding the visitors to leave the premises before sunset.

A few deaths have been reported in the area along with several incidents of the visitors getting lost. So it's prohibited to stay within the walls before sunrise and after sunset.

Another strange fact about this place is that, it is the only tourist place in India, where the entry of foreign tourist is not freely permitted. They can enter only after obtaining special permit.

According to the sources, this is due to the factor of the foreigners getting lost and disregarding the rules of the government.

12 December, 2020.

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