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Bhangarh: Legend of a Ghost Town

 The Legend: The city of Bhangarh was made of spectacular structures and wonderful architecture. The Prince of Amber,  Madho Singh, was gifted this city by his Uncle  Bhagwan Das, who was the ruler of Amber. The fort was originally built by Bhagwan Das in 1573A.D. during the rule of Akbar. Madho Singh was a cousin brother to Empress Mariam Ur Zamani (Harka Bai) and a courtier of his Brother-in-law, Akbar. Madho Singh moved into this spectacular city with his family. The fort of Bhangarh was just ahead of Pratap Garh and Ajab Garh, and its large gate was guarded by the Lord Hanuman Dev Temple. The year was 1613AD, Jahangir was the Emperor of the subcontinent. Madho Singh Madho Singh's family and lineage stayed back in the city of 200 households. The Princess of Bhangarh, Ratnavati, was a mesmerising beauty. Such was her beauty that upon entering her late teen marriage proposals flooded from all over Rajputana. Young, competent, and brave Princes and Kings of several kingdo...