Krishna kills his uncle, the tyrant ruler Kamsa
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Where is “Krishna kills his uncle, the tyrant ruler Kamsa” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
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About the painting
The Mughal emperor Akbar had the primary Sanskrit texts translated into Persian, the language of the court and of the elite of the empire. This page is from a translation of the Harivamsha, which describes the origins of the cosmos and the legendary history of kings leading up to the birth and life of Lord Krishna. It is associated with the Mahabharata. The translation was done in about 1590. In this episode Krishna drags his uncle Kamsa, the tyrant king of Mathura, by his hair from his throne. He then kills him.
Victoria and Albert Museum
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- Accession number
- IS.3-1970
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In the catalog
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- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
