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Think forts are just about kings and crumbling walls? Think again. From eerie whispers to ghost sightings, a few are so infamous that even ASI restricts entry after sunset.
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Considered India's most haunted fort, it is said to be cursed by a rejected sorcerer. ASI too prohibits entry after sunset.
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Locals claim the ghost of young Peshwa Narayanrao here cries for help on full moon nights. His voice is said to echo through the ruins.
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As per legend, a hermit cursed the land, and a man was buried alive to lift it. His restless spirit is said to haunt fort's towering walls.
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Echoes of battle and ghostly horse hooves are said to haunt the fort where Rani Lakshmibai fought valiantly.
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King Hammir Deo is believed to have chosen death over surrender. Locals say his soldiers' spirits still guard the ruins here.
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Allegedly haunted by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh, the fort gained notoriety after a mysterious death during renovation.
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This fort is believed to be home to jinns. Visitors leave offerings of milk and fruit, and some report of unsettling silence.
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This ancient fort in Junagadh is said to be avoided after sunset. Locals speak of spirits in the area, adding to its eerie reputation.
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A royal dancer's spirit is said to haunt the halls. Film crews have allegedly reported flickering lights during shoots.
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This fort is known for its eerie silence and sudden temperature drops. Trekking groups have reported strange sightings.
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