Jarasandha was a very powerful demon. He defeated many kings and made them promise their allegiance to him, making him the supreme emperor. He had given both his daughters in marriage to King Kansa of Mathura. After Lord Krishna had killed Kansa, his two wives went back to their father Jarasandha and lied, “Father, Krishna killed Kansa by unfair means and we will not be satisfied until the death of our husband is avenged.” So, Jarasandha vowed to destroy Krishna to avenge his son-in-law’s death. He raised a huge army of demons from all over the world to help him conquer Mathura. Jarasandha decided to teach Krishna and His clan, Yadavas, a lesson. Since the Yadavas lived in and around Mathura, he decided to battle with them and destroy the race forever. Jarasandha then repeatedly attacked Mathura and each time, he caused massive death and destruction. But Krishna and Balarama killed everyone except Jarasandha.
Krishna and Jarasandha
