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Kans Fort Mathura is a pre-historic fort on the Yamuna River. It features a mixture of Hindu and Mughal styles and is believed to be the palace of King Kansa as described in the legend of Lord Krishna. It is open all day long between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM and it is a place that must be visited by history lovers, photography enthusiasts, and pilgrims who come to visit Mathura.<\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/h3>\n

The nature of <\/span>Mathura<\/b> is one of the most sacred and culturally diverse cities in India where <\/span>Lord Krishna<\/b> was born. Mathra is filled with tales of the Mahabharata and ancient Indian history. <\/span>The Kans Quila<\/b>, or the <\/span>Fort of King Kansa<\/b> is a monument where myth meets reality and is just one of the numerous historic and mythical landmarks of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

This great fort was the seat of <\/span>king Kansa<\/b>, a wicked uncle of Lord Krishna. The ruins of <\/span>Kans Quila Mathra<\/b> narrate the history about its royal inheritance, architectural splendor and profound mythological links. This is a special trip to both history and spirituality to any visitor to Mathura.<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Kans Quila<\/h2>\n

Kans Quila or Kans Fort Mathura<\/b> is a gracefully placed structure along the <\/span>Yamuna River<\/b>. Its history can be traced back to thousands of years ago and it is closely linked to the mythology of Lord Krishna. This is generally believed to be the <\/span>palace of King Kansa<\/b> in which he had schemed against his nephew, Krishna.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fort has a history that dates back to ancient times though its early construction dates back to the <\/span>Mughal and Rajput<\/b> period because it faced a series of reconstructions. It was restored and designed, but historians propose that it was Emperor <\/span>Akbar<\/b> and later <\/span>Raja Man Singh of Amber<\/b> who helped in its design and restoration.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fort was also a royal palace as well as a fortification line that prevented the city from invasion. It is this combination of mythology, religion and royal legacy of Kans Quila that makes it a rare monument of a spiritual and historical bridge between the spiritual and historical realms of Mathura.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Architecture and Design<\/h2>\n

Kans Quila Mathura<\/b> architecture is a good example of Hindu and <\/span>Mughal<\/b> architecture. The fort has huge <\/span>sandstone walls<\/b> and <\/span>arched gateways <\/b>and fine <\/span>carvings<\/b> that represent handcrafts of various periods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indoors, one can still find remnants of <\/span>old rooms, courts and balconies<\/b>, which originally commanded the Yamuna. Despite the fact that the design of the fort cannot be considered whole anymore, it still has something that depicts grandiose and mystery.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the past years, the local government has worked to conserve and repair sections of the fort. The old-fashioned appeal of its weathered features along with the spectacular river visages appeals to <\/span>photographers, architecture students, and history lovers <\/b>in other parts of India.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Also read: Best Mathura Vrindavan Itinerary: 1-Day, 2-Nights & 3-Day Travel Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mythological Significance<\/h2>\n

It is impossible to overestimate the <\/span>mythological significance<\/b> of Kans Quila. This, according to the Hindu scriptures, is the same place where King Kansa had the sister, Devaki and her husband Vasudeva in prison in fear of the prophecy that the child of the woman would be his doom.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to legends, here <\/span>Lord Krishna<\/b> liberated his parents after conquering Kansa. The fort thus represents the <\/span>triumph of good over evil<\/b> and it is a holy place of pilgrimage for those who visit <\/span>Mathura and Vrindavan.<\/b><\/p>\n

To the believers, the reminder of the divine experiences of Krishna through his early life is a physical experience of visiting Kans Quila, making it a place of spiritual contemplation of the old building.<\/span><\/p>\n

Location and Ways To Reach Kans Quila<\/h2>\n

Kans Quila<\/b> is situated at a close proximity to <\/span>Krishna Ganga Ghat<\/b> in the city of Mathura.<\/span><\/p>\n

It lies between Mathra and Mathra Junction Railway Station.<\/span><\/p>\n