Hinduism: Details about 'Kamsa'
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In Hinduism, Kamsa (Sanskrit/Hindi: कसं), sometimes spelt as Kans, is the half-brother of Devaki, and ruler of the Vrishni kingdom with its capital at Mathura. He is the principal antagonist in the tenth book of the Bhagavata Purana. Kamsa was told in a prophecy that one of Devaki's sons would kill him, so he murdered the first six. The next were Krishna and Balarama, who were saved by moving them to Rohini's womb. Krishna was then raised by two cowherds, Nanda and Yasoda. Kamsa was eventually killed by Krishna. Reference
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