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Mathura

Mathura,Uttar Pradesh

Mathura

History Of Mathura

An ancient habitation, Mathura's strategic location ensured its position as a centre of trade and a meeting point of cultures. A major city during the time of the Buddha (5th century, BC) it became the eastern capital of the Kushan Emperor Kanishka. Mathura continued to be a centre of power during the enlightened rule of Emperor Ashoka (3rd century BC) and upto the Gupta era (4th century AD). The arts, flourished and at the Mathura Museum one can trace the evolution of the Mathura School from the time of the Kushan emperors to the Gupta period.

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Mathura,Uttar Pradesh

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Mathura the birthplace of Lord Krishna is an important place of pilgrimage and thousands of devotees throng the city throughout the year. It lies at the heart of the Brajbhoomi, a land that is imbued with sanctity, for it was here that the young Krishna was nurtured.


                                                    
                    
Hotels near Mathura

Hotel Goverdhan Palace

Hotel Goverdhan Palace is located near Mathura (Uttar Pradesh, India) on the Delhi-Agra highway.


Best Price: Rs. per day

Hotel Brijwasi Royal

Hotel Brijwasi Royal, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh, India) is a three star deluxe facility hotel situated in the heart of the city.


Best Price: Rs. per day

Radha Ashok

Radha Ashok at Mathura (Uttar Pradesh, India) has 21 well-furnished, temperature-controlled rooms which have been laid out by designers to make you feel at home.


Best Price: Rs. per day


  
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