Nadia, Bengal
NADIA, BENGAL or NABADWIP, an ancient capital of Bengal, was formerly situated on the east bank of the Bhagirathi, which has since changed its course. Pop. (1901) 10,880. It is celebrated for the sanctity and learning of its pundits, and as the birthplace of Chaitanya, the Vaishnav reformer of the 16th century. Its Sanskrit schools, called Ms, are well known and of ancient foundation.
Note - this article incorporates content from Encyclopaedia Britannica, Eleventh Edition, (1910-1911)
