The Yadavas, who had migrated from Mathura, established their kingdom here when the city was known as 'Kaushathali'. ĭwarka was established as the capital in Saurashtra by the Aryans during the Puranaic. Krishna is also said to have reclaimed 12 yojanas or 96 square kilometres (37 sq mi) of land from the sea to create Dwarka. This mythological account of Krishna's migration to Dwarka from Mathura is closely associated with the culture of Gujarat. According to legend, Krishna settled here after he defeated and killed his uncle Kansa at Mathura. It is mentioned in the ancient prehistoric epic period of the Mahabharata. Dwarka has also been referred to throughout its history as 'Mokshapuri', 'Dwarkamati', and 'Dwarkavati'. A painting depicting Krishna's Dwarka, made during Akbar's reign, from the Smithsonian Institution.ĭwarka is believed to have been the first capital of Gujarat.
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