Nabakrishna Deb
Founder of Shovabazar Raj family
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Maharaja Nabakrishna Deb (also known as Raja Nabakrishna Deb, archaic spelling Nubkissen; 10 October 1733 – 22 December 1797), founder of the Sovabazar Raj family, was a maharaja and close confidant and friend of Robert Clive.[1][2][3][4] Deb was instrumental in a plot against Siraj-ud-Daulah.[5]
Maharaja Nabakrishna Deb | |
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Maharaja Nabakrishna Deb: Posthumous Portrait, c. early 20th Century | |
| Born | 10 October 1733 |
| Died | 22 December 1797 (aged 64) |
| Known for | Founder of Sovabazar Raj |
| Successor | Gopi Mohun Deb |
| Children | 1 |
In 1757, Deb began construction of Shobhabazar Rajbari. It was a large house with a public courtyard, and was designed to flaunt his wealth and status. There he hosted an annual Durga Puja festival. Clive attended after his victory at the Battle of Plassey.[6]
Gallery
Thakurdalan at Shobhabazar Rajbari
Singh Dwar (Lion gate) at Shobhabazar Rajbari
Natmandir at Shobhabazar Rajbari
