Kans Quila

Kans Quila or Kans Kila^[1] is a fortified castle located in Mathura, India.

Kans Quila
General information
Town or city	Mathura
Country	India
Coordinates	27°30′28″N 77°40′56″E
Technical details
Structural system	Brick and Mortar

Late 18th century painting of Mathura, including Kans Qila, across the Jamuna river by Daniell brothers.

The earliest definitive mention of the castle is by Narahara Chakravarti in the 18th century, who described it to be the ruins of Kansa's castle. Since then, the castle walls have largely crumbled away and the site has been encroached upon. The current structure was built by Man Singh I. An observatory is said to have been added in the complex by Sawai Jai Singh (1699–1743), however it has been demolished now. The fort was used by Jats and Marathas, and under the British rule the fort was neglected and somewhat demolished. The fort has an audience hall surrounded by red sandstone pillars. The fort was earlier used as a barrier against floods.^[2][1]

See also

• Purana Qila, location of Pandava's ancient capital Indraprastha in present day Delhi

• Dwarka, the ancient capital of Lord Krishna