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'''Kans Quila''' is a fortified castle located in [[Mathura]], [[India]]. The fort is named after "Kansa", a king who lived around 5500 BC, in the ancient city of Mathura, India. Kansa was the maternal uncle of [[Krishna]], a Hindu deity. The fort is believed to be from the age of [[Mahabharata]], about 5500 BC.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Kans Qila, Fort of Kans in Mathura, About Kans Qila Mathura| accessdate = 2020-12-24| url = https://www.mathuraonline.in/city-guide/kans-qila-in-mathura}}</ref> It is situated on the northern banks of the [[Yamuna River]]. The fort is also known as the Old Fort or ''Purana Quila''.<ref name="it01">{{Cite web| title = Exploring Kans Quila| work = Times of India Travel| accessdate = 2020-12-24| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/mathura/exploring-kans-quila/ps50818240.cms}}</ref> | '''Kans Quila''' is a fortified castle located in [[Mathura]], [[India]]. The fort is named after "Kansa", a king who lived around 5500 BC, in the ancient city of Mathura, India. Kansa was the maternal uncle of [[Krishna]], a Hindu deity. The fort is believed to be from the age of [[Mahabharata]], about 5500 BC.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Kans Qila, Fort of Kans in Mathura, About Kans Qila Mathura| accessdate = 2020-12-24| url = https://www.mathuraonline.in/city-guide/kans-qila-in-mathura}}</ref> It is situated on the northern banks of the [[Yamuna River]]. The fort is also known as the Old Fort or ''Purana Quila''.<ref name="it01">{{Cite web| title = Exploring Kans Quila| work = Times of India Travel| accessdate = 2020-12-24| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/mathura/exploring-kans-quila/ps50818240.cms}}</ref> | ||
Ancient texts suggest, Kansa tried to kill Krishna when Krishna was born. Historical data suggests this fort was | Ancient texts suggest, Kansa tried to kill Krishna when Krishna was born. Historical data suggests this fort was destroyed and rebuilt at least 12-15 times. The last person to built this fort It was in 16th century by [[Raja Man Singh]] of Amber.<ref name="it01"/> The ruins of the fort has a mixture of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles.<ref name="it01"/> | ||
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.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Incredible India - Kans Qila| accessdate = 2020-12-24| url = https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/mathura-vrindavan/kans-qila.html}}</ref> | 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.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Incredible India - Kans Qila| accessdate = 2020-12-24| url = https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/mathura-vrindavan/kans-qila.html}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:56, 31 October 2022
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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 CE |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Brick and Mortar |
Kans Quila is a fortified castle located in Mathura, India. The fort is named after "Kansa", a king who lived around 5500 BC, in the ancient city of Mathura, India. Kansa was the maternal uncle of Krishna, a Hindu deity. The fort is believed to be from the age of Mahabharata, about 5500 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]
Ancient texts suggest, Kansa tried to kill Krishna when Krishna was born. Historical data suggests this fort was destroyed and rebuilt at least 12-15 times. The last person to built this fort It was in 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]
References
- ↑ "Kans Qila, Fort of Kans in Mathura, About Kans Qila Mathura". Retrieved 2020-12-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Exploring Kans Quila". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
- ↑ "Incredible India - Kans Qila". Retrieved 2020-12-24.
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