Kans

Kans

In Hinduism, Kamsa or Kansa, often known as Kans in Hindi, is the cousin 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.