Kans Quila is a fortified castle located in Mathura, India. The fort is named after Kamsa, a king who lived around 6th century BC, in the ancient city of Mathura, India. Kansa was the maternal uncle of Shri Krishna, a Hindu deity. The fort is believed to be from the age of Mahabharata, about 6th century BC.[1] It is situated on the northern banks of the Yamuna River. The fort is also known as the Old Fort or Purana Quila.[2]
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Mathura |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 27°30′28″N 77°40′56″E / 27.50778°N 77.68222°E |
| Construction started | 7 BC |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Brick and Mortar |
Ancient texts suggest, Kansa tried to kill Shri Krishna when Shri Krishna was born. Historical data suggests this fort was destroyed and rebuilt at least 12-15 times. The last king to make an addition to the fortress was in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh of Amber.[2] The ruins of the fort has a mixture of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles.[2]
An observatory is said to have been added in the complex by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh (1699–1743), however it has been demolished now. The fort has an audience hall surrounded by red sandstone pillars. The fort was earlier used as a barrier against floods.[3]
See also edit
- Purana Qila, location of Pandava's an ient capital Indraprastha in present day Delhi
- Dwarka, the ancient capital of Lord Krishna
References edit
- ^ "Kans Qila, Fort of Kans in Mathura, About Kans Qila Mathura". Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ a b c "Exploring Kans Quila". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Incredible India - Kans Qila". Retrieved 24 December 2020.
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