Sages & Others
Kamsa
कंस
Tyrant of Mathura
Who was Kamsa?
Kamsa (कंस): Tyrant of Mathura, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. The usurper king of Mathura who imprisoned his sister Devaki and slew her children after a prophecy foretold his death by her eighth son.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | कंस |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Tyrant of Mathura |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | tyrannical, fearful, cruel |
| Featured in | 3 stories |
About Kamsa
The usurper king of Mathura who imprisoned his sister Devaki and slew her children after a prophecy foretold his death by her eighth son. Krishna fulfilled the prophecy in his wrestling arena.
In Their Words
Let no eighth child of Devaki draw breath in my kingdom.
Kamsa
Traits
- tyrannical
- fearful
- cruel
Story Appearances
Places in Kamsa's Story
Drawn from the stories Kamsa appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.