Kamsa
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Kamsa was the tyrant ruler of the Vrishni kingdom, with its capital at Mathura. He is variously described in Hindu literature as either a human or an asura; The Puranas describe him as an asura, while
A Krishna & Balarama killing the king Kamsa
Kamsa as depicted in Yakshagana, a traditional Indian art form from southern state of Karnataka
A frightened Kamsa (left) looks up to the goddess, as she issues the warning.
Krishna kills Kamsa
Jarasandha
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Jarasandha is a legendary king featured in the Hindu texts. He is described as a powerful monarch of Magadha Kingdom, and a prominent enemy of the deity Krishna. He is also mentioned as the ninth prat
Kamsa
…himself as the King of Mathura. Therefore, upon the guidance of another advisor, Chanura, Kamsa decided to marry Asti and Prapti, the daughters of Jarasandha, King of Magadha. After a heavenly voice prophesied that Devaki's eighth son would slay him, Kamsa imprisoned Devaki and her husband Vasudeva, and…
Jarasandha fighting with Balarama, shown multiple times in the picture
Battle between Balarama and Jarasandha. Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana series.
Bhima fights with Jarasandha
Bhima slays Jarasandha in wrestling fight.