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 |
Titles | |
Dissolution | January 26, 1950 |
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Nadia Raj was 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]