Kans Qila is situated on the northern banks of river Yamuna, which symbolises a blend of Muslim as well as Hindu architecture. Situated near the Krishna Ganga ghat and the Gau ghat in Mathura, tourists can witness the ruins of the fort.The fort was renovated in the late 16th century by Raja Man Singh of Amber, the Rajput general of Mughal emperor Akbar. This fort is believed to be a saviour from the flood in river Yamuna in olden times.It is also believed that Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur built an observatory near the fort, but traces of which cannot be found.