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Kans / कंस
- 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.