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Mathura

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

Bhagavata PuranaMadhuraMathura
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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.

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  • Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 10
  • Harivamsha

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