Royal Thrones Never Sat On: Cursed Seats of Power

The Ghost-Throne of Bhangarh Fort

The rightful heir died before coronation. Since then, anyone who sits on the throne mysteriously vanishes by sunrise—a chilling legend linked to Rajasthan.

The Peacock Throne’s Shadow Curse

The original Mughal Peacock Throne was stolen centuries ago. Replicas remain, but false claimants often faced violent ends, as history warns.


📍 Current replica location: Red Fort Museum, Delhi.

Throne of Travancore – The Seat of Divine Kingship

In Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the king ruled for the deity but never sat on the golden Simhasanam—doing so was believed to bring swift, severe punishment.

 

📍 Location: Kerala

Throne of Tipu Sultan – Never Touched Again

Tipu’s golden throne was dismantled after his death. Legend warns that anyone who rebuilds and sits on it is doomed to meet the same fate.


📍 Mysore

The Forbidden Throne of Chittorgarh

Legend says Rani Padmini’s spirit guards this marble seat. Now a memorial, it brings misfortune to those who show it disrespect.


📍 Rajasthan