Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal: ‘Haunted’ Delhi Landmark Where No One Is Allowed After Dark

While the exact source of the alleged haunting remains unknown, the Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal, built in the 14th century, definitely has a chilling ambience. 

Legend has it that the Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal is haunted by the spirit of an erstwhile queen who was allegedly caught cheating on the king and buried alive on the premises.

Source : Akshit Chauhan

Located at Jhandewalan near Karol Bagh, Delhi’s Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal is not just a historical landmark but a supposedly haunted structure. Built as a hunting lodge by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century, the mahal is the subject of much paranormal speculation.

Legend has it that the mahal is haunted by the spirit of an erstwhile queen who was allegedly caught cheating on the king and buried alive on the premises. 

There have also been alleged sightings of a strange ‘white wall’ in the woods nearby — while many people have reportedly spotted it and tried to photograph it, the so-called wall reportedly never shows up in photos. While the exact source of the alleged haunting remains unknown, the place definitely has a chilling ambience. 

Redevelopment Underway

Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal has two storeys: the lower portion has multiple small rooms with an open courtyard in the middle, while the upper portion comprises a washroom separated by a wall that opens into a courtyard. While the structure itself is surrounded by forests, the top floor affords the view of a lake. 

Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal is overseen by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Speaking to ABP Live, a guard named Pawan said the mahal is currently under redevelopment. “After the completion of the redevelopment, events like dance programmes, qawwalis, etc. will be organised here,” he said, adding that the project is expected to be completed by April.

The guard said the redevelopment of the mahal started one year ago and has seen the premises being cleaned and a fence installed along the boundary. 

There is one shift of guard duty at the mahal — from morning until evening (6 PM). No one is allowed to enter the place after 6 pm — while some have attributed this to the alleged paranormal activity, it has also been suggested that the night-time restrictions are to protect people from animals and criminal elements.

At night, police personnel trawl the area to ensure no one goes inside, and barricades are put up at the entry.

Have you been to the Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal? Maybe it’s time you paid this landmark a visit. 

(Story by Akshit Chauhan.)