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Failing
to destroy his foe through detestable means, like sending demoness
disguised as Putana, a comely woman; and demons in dreadful forms
like bull, wheel etc., he invited his nephews-Krishna and Balarama
to Mathura, preparing ground for their death. But Krishna outwitted
him in every one of his evil designs and finally killed him in the
open court . itself. Releasing at once his grandfather from prison,
he installed him as king of Mathura. People heaved a sigh of relief
at long last. Anon he went to prison and pleased his parents with
the death news of Kamsa at his hands. All ended well, and so they
left for their home. But the joy of the people was short-lived_ for
Jarasandha, the brother-in-law of Kamsa, a potential enemy of
Yadavas started wreaking vengeance by subjecting them to
insurmountable grief. To relieve them from his perpetual onslaughts,
Krishna built the city of Dwaraka in the Arabian sea and took them
with him for permanent settlement.
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