Bhangarh

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Bhangarh is a town known for its historical ruins, situated in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan, India. ^[1]

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Bhangarh is a place on the way from Jaipur to Alwar city in Rajasthan state of India. Today Bhangarh is known for its ruins where nobody dares to go after dark, but is worth a visit; in fact the place is beautiful and tranquil. What remains though, is a shadow of a once beautiful kingdom.

This town was established by Madho Singh, younger brother of King Akbar’s General Raja Man Singh, in 1631.

[edit] Bhangarh Ruins

Legend has it that due to a curse, the whole town was vacated overnight. According to the story, if the town was ever rediscovered, the township would not be found, but only temples would show up.

Passing by Bhangarh, temples dot the landscape and even far up on the mountains only shrines can be seen. It is said that nobody returns from there who stays after dark.

The Government of India states that an office of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) should be at every historical structure in India. Curiously though, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have an office about one kilometer away from the ruins of Bhangarh. Apparently this office is close to a temple because of this myth. (ASI) has put up a signboard at Bhangarh stating, "Staying after sunset is strictly prohibited in this area."