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.
The town was founded under Bhagwant Das as the residence of his second son, Madho Singh, and the fort is dated to the 16th century, while the Hindi source places its construction in the 17th century for Madho Singh, then an officer in Akbar's army. The site is named after Bhan Singh Kushwaha, Madho Singh's grandfather. Its population was about 10,000 before the town was abandoned.
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.
The Archaeological Survey of India keeps a team at the fort and forbids anyone to stay inside the precinct after sunset. The site is also said to be named after Bhan Singh Kushwaha, grandfather of Madho Singh.
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