Krishna Had 16000 Wives How Why

It is often held against Hinduism in general and Lord Krishna in particular that He had 16 000 wives. People whom I had met often had no idea about this and stated Lord Krishna had 16000 wives and he spent time with them merrily, without being aware of the Facts. Yes,Lord Krishna had 16 000 wives. Some Purans say 16,100. He rescued these women from Narakasura, who was his son through Bhu Devi in His earlier Avatar as Varaha. It is worthy of note that Lord Krishna had 'divided Himself into 16000/100 and been with them. This is an indication that it was not actually physical but Mystical and spiritual. Another point is that Lord Krishna did not any Children through these Junior wives. It is a part of ancient warfare to confiscate,the cattle before invasion and capture the women of the enemy after the war.