Kingdom of the Mahabharata

Surasena

शूरसेन

Ancestral Yadava kingdom of Krishna and Kunti

Surasena (Braj region around Mathura, Uttar Pradesh): Ancestral Yadava kingdom of Krishna and Kunti, located at coordinates 27.30°N, 77.55°E.

Key Facts

Key facts about Surasena
TypeKingdom
Sanskrit nameशूरसेन
Coordinates27.30°N, 77.55°E
Modern locationBraj region around Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
SignificanceAncestral Yadava kingdom of Krishna and Kunti

About Surasena

The Yadava homeland around Mathura on the Yamuna. King Shura of this line was the father of Vasudeva and of Pritha (Kunti), making Surasena the ancestral kingdom of both Krishna and the Pandavas' mother.

Why it matters: Ancestral Yadava kingdom of Krishna and Kunti

Rulers and Custodians

  • Shura
  • Ugrasena
  • Kamsa

Details

Lineage
Kunti was born here before her adoption by Kuntibhoja

On the Map

Surasena

Surasena sits at 27.30°N, 77.55°E, in Braj region around Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

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