Kans. (Kansas)
This article is about a Vrishni ruler. For other uses see
Kamsa (disambiguation) In
Hinduism, Kamsa (
Sanskrit: कसं), often known as Kans in
Hindi, is the half-brother of
Devaki, and ruler of the
Vrishni kingdom with its capital at
Mathura. His father was King
Ugrasen and mother was Queen Padmavati. However, out of ambition and upon the advise of his personal confidante, King Banasur, Kansa decided to overthrow his father and install himself as the King of Mathura. Therefore, upon the guidance of another advisor, Chanur; Kansa decided to marry the two daughters of
Jarasandha, King of Magadha as he was the best friend of Banasur. Their names were Asti and Prapti.
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Kans. (Kansas)