Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Mathura
मथुरा
Birthplace of Krishna
Mathura: Birthplace of Krishna, located at coordinates 27.49°N, 77.67°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | मथुरा |
| Coordinates | 27.49°N, 77.67°E |
| Significance | Birthplace of Krishna |
About Mathura
The ancient city where Krishna was born. Ruled by the tyrant Kamsa before Krishna liberated it.
Why it matters: Birthplace of Krishna
Rulers and Custodians
- Ugrasena
- Kamsa
Details
- Prison
- Kamsa's prison where Devaki and Vasudeva were held
- River
- Yamuna river where baby Krishna was carried across
- Migration
- Yadavas later moved to Dwaraka due to Jarasandha's attacks
On the Map
Mathura
Mathura sits at 27.49°N, 77.67°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Mathura
- Birth of KrishnaYear -120Lord Krishna is born in Kamsa's prison to Devaki and Vasudeva. Vasudeva carries the infant across the Yamuna to Gokul.
- Death of KamsaYear -105Krishna kills the tyrant Kamsa in his own arena, fulfilling the prophecy and liberating Mathura.
- Krishna Fleeing JarasandhaYear -105Krishna moves his people from Mathura to Dwaraka to avoid endless war with Jarasandha.
- The Slaying of Kamsa - The Prophecy FulfilledYear 86Kamsa lures Krishna and Balarama to Mathura with a festival built as a trap - a mad elephant at the gate, champion wrestlers in the ring. The brothers walk in with open eyes, break every layer of the trap, and the eighth child of Devaki fulfils the prophecy the tyrant spent a lifetime trying to cheat.
Stories Set at Mathura
The Boy God of Vrindavan
Krishna's Childhood Among the Cowherds
The King Who Slept in the Cave
Mucukunda, Krishna, and Kalayavana
The Vision in the River
A devotee granted the sight of Krishna's divinity
The Slaying of Kamsa
The Prophecy Fulfilled
Krishna at Sandipani's Ashram
The Fee Paid to Death
The Demons of Vrindavan
The Hunt That Failed