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), was the King of Sovabazar from 1766 until his death in 1797, founder of the Sovabazar Raj family and close confidant and friend of Robert Clive.[1][2][3][4] Deb was instrumental in a plot against Siraj-ud-Daulah.[5][6]
Nabakrishna Deb | |
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Maharaja Nabakrishna Deb and his servant on the banks of the Hooghly river | |
| 1st Maharaja of Sovabazar | |
| In office 1766–1797 | |
| Succeeded by | Raja Gopi Mohun Deb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 October 1733 |
| Died | 22 December 1797 (aged 64) |
Administration
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 at Sovabazar Palace. Clive attended after his victory at the Battle of Plassey.[7] Deb performed intellgent service for the Company during the military campaign against the Nawab of Bengal, supplied aid to the Company's army, and derived immense material benefits from the consequent dissolution of power in Murshidabad.[8]
Gallery
Thakurdalan at Shobhabazar Rajbari
Singh Dwar (Lion gate) at Shobhabazar Rajbari
Natmandir at Shobhabazar Rajbari
