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Mathura

City of Kamsa and early seat of Krishna's deeds.

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Mathura on the Yamuna is where Vasudeva brings the infant Krishna past Kamsa's prison, and where Krishna later slays Kamsa before founding Dvaraka.

Kamsa's capital; scene of Krishna's childhood return and Kamsa-vadha.

Approximate modern location

Uttar Pradesh

Educational context only — coordinates are approximate traditional placements, not survey GPS.

Kingdom · Shurasena / Yadu

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Sources

  • Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 10
  • Harivamsha
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