Situated on the border of Sariska Tiger Reserve in the Aravali range, Bhangarh Fort was built by Madho Singh in 1613. This 17th century fort in the Alwar District of Rajasthan is often associated with horror stories. Ghost and spirits are rumoured to roam in Bhangarh Fort and there are a lot of weird stories that have been shared by the visitors and locals of the area. Of the numerous legends, there are two that are popular among the locals.

One is about a curse by Guru Bala Nath.

Long before, King Madho Singh decided to establish his fort in Bhangarh, the area was the meditating spot for Guru Balu Nath. It is rumoured that while he gave his approval to build the fort, Guru Bala Nath said these words,

The moment the shadow of the palace touches me, the city will be no more.

And as fate would have it, when the ominous shadow of the fort engulfed the abode of the ascetic, the fort was doomed in no time. Ever since then when a house was built in and around the area, the roof would subsequently collapse.

Another legend is that of Princess Ratnavati and the black magician Singhia.

Ratnavati was the princess of Bhangarh. Singhia, a black magician was completely smitten by her beauty and decided to use his magical powers to lure her. When Ratnavati found out, the magician's devious attempt backfired and he soon came face to face with death. However, before dying he cursed the town to death. In a war between Bhangarh and Ajabgarh, the princess was assassinated.