Built in 1573 (one of Rajasthan´s oldest forst) and located near the village of Gola Ka Blas, two hours from Jaipur, this partially ruined stone complex of temples, palaces, marketplaces, and havelis (townhouses) makes for a fascinating visit. And notable legends surrounding Bhangarh include a sadhu who cursed the fort because against his wishes one of its rulers unacceptably raised its height and another involving a local princess and a black-magic wizard, whose attempt to slip her a love potion resulted in his death, but who before dying cursed the fort, declaring it would soon be wiped out - a prediction which came true when the following year Mughal invaders slaughtered all of its inhabitants, including the princess. It´s open to visitors during the day visitors are warned against entering after dark.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Victor Martin´s post 10 of the Most Haunted Places to Visit Around the World.
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