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The Siege of Mathura by Jarasandha from the series Guler-Basholi "Bhagavata Purana"

Attributed to Fattu1769

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston, United States

This painting is part of a series of illustrations based on the Bhagavata Purana, the Hindu epic that details the exploits and adventures of Lord Krishna. This scene depicts the battle that took place after Krishna killed the demonic king Kamsa, who ruled over the city of Mathura.

Kamsa's two wives, Asti and Prapti, were the daughters of the mighty Jarasandha, King of Magadha in the east. Upon hearing that Kamsa had been murdered, Jarasandha swore revenge against Krishna and led his army to attack Mathura, where Krishna remained. Here, Krishna and his brother Balarama prepare to face the formidable enemy as Jarasandha’s army prepares to storm the fortress walls. Though Jarasandha and his army fight boldly, in the end they are no match for Krishna and Balarama.

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  • Title: The Siege of Mathura by Jarasandha from the series Guler-Basholi "Bhagavata Purana"
  • Creator: Attributed to Fattu
  • Creator Lifespan: 1725 - 1790
  • Creator Nationality: Indian
  • Date Created: 1769
  • Physical Dimensions: w40.3 x h29.8 cm (sheet)
  • Type: Painting
  • External Link: MFAH
  • Medium: Gouache with gold on paper
  • Credit Line: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, museum purchase funded by Ann Roff, Isla and Tommy Reckling, Barbara E. Butler, and various other donors
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