Description
Krishnanagar is a historic city in Nadia district of West Bengal. The place where the city stands today was occupied by a village called ‘Reui’ (রেউই). Raja Krishna Chandra Ray (1728 – 1782), a zamindar from the Nadia Raj Family, built his palace (rajbari) there. His capital was named Krishnanagar either after his own name or after Lord Krishna whom he worshiped. Raja Krishna Chandra Ray was a patron or art and Hindu culture. With time peaceful Krishnanagarbecame an important centre for art, culture and literature. People belonging to various trade settled in and around Krishnanagar. Prominent among them clay artists,sculptures and milkmen. Moyras (who prepare sweets) of Krishnanagarbecame famous across Bengal and beyond. Some sweets bear the hallmark of the city. ‘Sarbhaja’ and ‘Sarpuria’ are inventions of Krishnanagar’sown S
urukumar Das.
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