Mathura

geographical name

Ma·​thu·​ra ˈmə-tə-rə How to pronounce Mathura (audio)
variants or Muttra
ˈmə-trə How to pronounce Mathura (audio)
city on the Yamuna River northwest of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh, northern India population 350,000

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“Mathura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mathura. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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