Bhangarh Fort, Monument of National Importance in Alwar district, India.
The fortification spreads across multiple terraces on the slopes of the Aravali range and encompasses various entrance gates, temple structures and remains of former residential quarters now scattered among vegetation and exposed rock.
Raja Bhagwant Das constructed the fortification in 1573 for his son Madho Singh and the settlement housed more than nine thousand inhabitants until the population abandoned the site after 1720 for reasons that remain unclear, leading to its gradual decline.
The site contains several Hindu temples whose intricate stonework documents the craftsmanship of the Rajput era and continues to draw archaeologists and art historians interested in studying the region's architectural legacy.
The site opens only during daylight hours and sits along unpaved roads roughly 145 miles from Delhi and 55 miles from Jaipur, with sturdy footwear recommended for exploring the uneven terrain.
Local regulations forbid entry after sunset, making this the only archaeological site in India with such time restrictions and generating numerous legends about paranormal occurrences that draw curious travelers despite official warnings.
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