Mathura is a holy city in the state of
Uttar Pradesh. The place was recognized as an economic hub during the ancient period. It is believed that
Lord Krishna was born here in a cell of a prison, which once stood at Mathura. Now at this site the Keshav Dev temple is built. According to the
Mahabharata Mathura was the capital of the Surasena Kingdom, ruled by Kansa the maternal uncle of Krishna. The historic town of Mathura is the district headquarters of Mathura. The district is part of
Agra division.
History of Mathura
Megasthenes, the Greek traveller, in his travelogue mentions Mathura as a great city under the name M‚thora. In the 6th century BC Mathura became the capital of the Shursen republic. During the 4th to 2nd century BC Mathura was ruled by the Mauryans. In the 2nd century BC, the state was ruled by the Sunga dynasty. In the 6th century BC Mathura became the capital of the Shursen republic. Between 180 BC and 100 BC Mathura came under the control of the Indo-Greeks. The city served as one of the two capitals of the Kushan Empire.
Geography of Mathura
Mathura, the holy city in the state of Uttar Pradesh is bounded by
Aligarh district on the northeast, Hathras District on the southeast, Agra District on the South and by
Haryana state on the northwest. Mathura is located at 27.5Aø N 77.68Aø E. Mathura has an average elevation of 174 metres.
Places of interest in Mathura are Dwarikadheesh Temple, The Jama Masjid, The Mathura Museum, The Kans Kila, The Vishram Ghat, the Barsana, Vrindavan, Radha Kund, Gita Mandir and the Krishna Janama. It is said that the city of Mathura should be visited in the spring months of Chaitra and Vaishakha.
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(Last Updated on : 1/03/2011)
