India has a very vast history and witnessed many wars among different dynasties rule over it. There are many mighty forts and military structures left behind, those are proof of India’s splendorous past.
Usually, forts are seen as a symbol of power and pride. But not all forts tell stories of strength and valor. Some forts also have a frightening past that tells some horrifying stories.
For those who are interested in such supernatural and haunted places, we have given this list of India’s most haunted and horrifying forts.
Bhangarh Fort (Rajasthan)
Bhangarh Fort is the name that surely comes in any list of haunted places in India. Settled in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, it is a 17th-century fort that is also credited as one of the most haunted places in the world.
There are many horror stories associated with this place. According to one of the most famous legends, a Tantric worshiper by the name of Singhia fell madly in love with the princess Ratnavati of Alwar.
He tried to use dark magic to attract her. The princess became suspicious about this vicious plan and therefore sentenced the tantric to death. It is believed that in his last breath, the tantric cursed the princess and the whole court.
Now, the fort is renowned for being haunted, and because of being near to Jaipur, it is one of the most popular places to visit in Rajasthan.
People who visited the fort have perceived yelling and screams arising from the fort. No one is permitted to enter the fort after sunset or before morning.
Every day with the last rays of the sun, the atmosphere here gets covered in terrible darkness and chaotic silence. Even the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has forbidden entry to the fort at night.
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Shaniwar Wada (Maharashtra)
Shaniwar Wada is a wonderful fort constructed by Bairao and is a major piece of Indian history.
The fort is considered the most spooky spot in Pune. It is believed that the haunted environment here on every full moon night becomes more strong.
According to a mysterious legend, a young prince was brutally killed here, which is perhaps why his spirit has been frequently spotted by locals and some visitors at night. Some of them had heard screaming and crying voices coming from the fort.
It is advised to visit Shaniwar Wada during day hours as the entry inside the fort is restricted at night, except for the guards.
Brij Raj Bhawan Palace (Rajasthan)
Brij Raj Bhavan Palace is an old palace in Kota, Rajasthan, that has been converted into a heritage hotel. You can find this in most of the list of haunted places in India.
The Palace is supposedly haunted by a ghost of a British officer named Major Burton, who was killed during the Revolt of 1857.
Some people add to the legend that the Major and his son were shot inside the palace and since then their spirits are roaming there.
However, locals say that his spirit doesn’t harm anyone but some night guards ha claimed that they have been slapped by an invisible spirit in the middle of the night when they were sleeping during their duty. That’s why it is one of the most popular places to visit in Kota.
Golconda Fort (Telangana)
Golconda Fort, located in Hyderabad, was ruled over for the longest time by the Kakatiyas Dynasty. According to the legends, the fort is haunted by the spirit of queen Taramati who was buried in the fort.
It is stated that the spirit has been seen dancing on what earlier used to be her staging. There are some other paranormal activities also reported like some have heard strange voices and seen images hung upside down on the walls of this fort.
Nahargarh Fort (Rajasthan)
Nahargarh is an invulnerable fort located in the foothills of the Aravali Mountain range in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is a very popular picnic spot among the locals and one of the best places to visit in Rajasthan.
While on the one hand, the fort is adorned with magnificent architecture which speaks of glorifying history, there is also a mysterious side of this place that has some spooky stories associated with it. Nahargarh is also considered one of the most haunted places in Jaipur.
According to a very famous legend, the ghost of King Madho Singh hunts the fort. Allegedly the king loved his queens and this fort very much and this love continued even after his death.
It is believed that even today the soul of the king wanders in this fort and does not allow any change or renovation in it.
