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Mathura Cantt

History

Mathura has a long history and occupies a place in the oldest Indian epic, the Ramayana. Ramayana said that Shaturuna, Prince of Ikshvako, killed a demon named Ravanasura and obtained this place. Later this place was called Madhuvan, with dense trees, then Madhupura, and finally Mathura. The city witnessed its golden age during the Kushanas rule, when it was ably ruled by rulers such as Vashishka, Huvishka, and Kanishka, its art and culture flourished and its economic wealth continued to emerge. Mathura continued to hold a strong central position during the Mauryan dynasty, from the benign reign of Emperor Ashoka to the Gupta period beginning around the 4th century AD.

In the 3rd century BC. C., the famous historian Megasthenes described Mathura as a place of great regional importance during his trip to India and also hinted that it was Kṛṣṇa at that time and today the center of worship. Around 400 AD, the Chinese traveler Fa Xian mentioned that the city can be said to be the center of Buddhism and many famous temples; the site of Mathura was inhabited before the 1st century AD.

Famous Buddhist center in ancient India. This place is famous for its great school of sculpture. The school is called the Mathura School of Art. The school flourished during the Kushana dynasty in the 1st century AD. In the second century, the city was a stronghold for Buddhists and Jains. Between 1017-18, Mahmoud of Ghazni sacked Mathura and was sacked four times between 1500 and 1757. In 1804 the city was annexed by the British.

One of the Seven Holy Cities (Sapta Mahapuris) and an important pilgrimage site, Mathura and the surrounding villages of Vrindavan, Goverdhan, and Gokul are often called "BrajBhoomi".

Facts & Culture

Mathura is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site. Lord Krishna was born and spent his childhood in Mathura, also known as Brajbhoomi. The Yamuna River runs through Mathura. It became a sacred site because Lord Krishna was born there. Mathura is located about 58 kilometers northwest of Agra.

Lord Krishna is said to be the incarnation of Vishnu and the eighth son of Prince Yadava Vasudv and Dwaki. To save him from the murderous intentions of his mother, Uncle Kansa (the ruler of Mathura), baby Krishna was taken to the cattlemen (ranchers) located in Braj (his ranch) shortly after birth. People) Gokul people. Krishna grew up in Braj. Lord Krishna is also known for his commandments against Arjun in the Battle of Kurukshetra. In this battle, Krsna revealed the supreme truth of life to the world.

Mathura is characterized by the picturesque Ghats, arched portals, and temple Spiers that stretch along the right bank of the Yamuna River. In ancient times, the geographical location of Mathura was very important. Mathura's strategic location at the crossroads of various trade routes ensures its position as a commercial center and a meeting point for different cultures. In the V century a. A., Mathura was one of the main metropolises and capital of the Kingdom of Surasena and was one of the 16 great kings. During the Kushana period, Mathura was famous for the Mathura School of Sculpture.