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This is the reputed birthplace of Krishna. A temple, built on the site of Krishna's supposed birthplace (an underground prison), was partially destroyed by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who built a mosque in its place. Archaeological evidence seems to indicate that, by 100 BC, there was a group of JainistsJainism is an Indian religion based, most immediately, upon the teachings of Mahavir Swami ( 599 BC- 527 BC). According to Jains, it is an eternal religion which lapses at times but then reappears. In this part of the universe, in the present half cycle o living in Mathura. ( BowkerJohn Bowker is a professor of divinity at Gresham College, London. He also teaches at the University of Pennsylvania and the North Carolina State University. He is an Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral, a consultant for UNESCO, as well as a BBC broadc)

Mathura is mentioned in the Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th century, created by British author and physician Arthur Conan Doyle. He is famous for his prowess at using logic and careful observation to solve cases. Holmes was said to have lived story 'The Sign of Four.' Apart from this Mathura is also home to a technologically advanced and big refinery of IOC. Mathura has the largest redstone museum in Asia, depicting many famous Buddha figurines.

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• BowkerJohn Bowker is a professor of divinity at Gresham College, London. He also teaches at the University of Pennsylvania and the North Carolina State University. He is an Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral, a consultant for UNESCO, as well as a BBC broadc -- The Cambridge Illustrated History of Religions ( 20022002 is a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). 2002 was the first palindromic year since 1991 and the last until 2112. 2002 was also designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom), p.60