The Saga of Nabadwip
Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#7 in World & Indian Cities
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Nabadwip (Bengali pronunciation: [nɔbodːip]), also spelt Navadwip, historically known as Nadia, is a heritage city in Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It is regarded as a holy place by Hindus, and is the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Located on the western bank of the Hooghly River at its confluence with Jalangi River, it is considered to have been founded in 1063 CE, and served as the old capital of the Sena dynasty.
