| Ugrasena | |
|---|---|
King of Mathura King of the Yadus[1] | |
| Texts | Mahabharata |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents |
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| Children | Kamsa |
| Dynasty | Yaduvamsha |
Ugrasena (Sanskrit: उग्रसेन) is a character mentioned in the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. He is the King of Mathura, a kingdom that was established by the Vrishni tribes from the Yadavamsha clan. His son Kamsa was a cousin of Krishna's mother, Devaki. King Ugrasena was overthrown by Kamsa, and was sentenced to life in prison, along with Kamsa's cousin, Devaki, and her husband, Vasudeva. Krishna reinstalled Ugrasena as the ruler of Mathura once more after defeating his wicked uncle.[2]
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- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (28 January 2019). "Story of Ugrasena". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2 August 2022.