Nadia Raj
Nadia Raj | |
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Country | |
Current region | Nadia, West Bengal, India |
Founded | 17th century |
Founder | Raja Bhabananda Majumdar[1] |
Final ruler | Raja Ksitish Chandra Roy |
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Dissolution | January 26, 1950 |
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Nadia Raj were a dynasty of Zamindars and the rulers of territories that are now part of the Nadia district region of West Bengal, India.[2] Their seat was at the city of Krishnanagar, Nadia.[3][4] The estate of Nadia Raj was estimated to cover an area of 8,161 square kilometres (3,151 sq mi).[5]
The rulers of Nadia Raj established many Sanskrit schools in Nadia, since they were the patron of Sanskrit literature and music. They were also patrons of Sanskrit culture in Bengal.[6]
History
The Nadia Raj family claims descent from
The Nadia Raj family is one of the oldest Hindu families in Bengal, spanning more than 35 generations from the founder. Since the establishment of
According to "Kshitishvamsavalicharitam" written by Dewan of Nadia Raj Kartikeya Chandra Roy, Rajas of Nadia were "Shakta" by faith.[10]List of rulers
Bhavananda Majumdar – 1606-1628
Gopal Roy – 1628-1632
Raghav Roy – 1632-1683
Rudra Roy – 1683-1694
Ramakrishna -- 1694
Ramjivan – 1694-1715
Raghuram – 1715-1728
Krishnachandra Roy – 1728-1782
Shivachandra – 1782-1788
Ishwarchandra – 1788-1802
Girijachandra – 1802-1842
Srishchandra – 1842-1856
Satishchandra – 1856-1870
References
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- ^ a b "Did you know Nadia's original capital was Matiyari?". Retrieved 13 May 2020.
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- ^ The Historical Review. Indian Institute of Oriental Studies and Research. 2001. p. 27.