Sir Maharaja Bahadur Narendra Krishna Deb (10 October 1822 -1904) was a scion of Sovabazar Raj family and a noted citizen of his time. [1]
He was son of Raja Rajkrishna Deb (1782–1823). His father was son of Raja Nabakrishna Deb, who was born after Nabakrishna adopted Gopi Mohun Deb. [2] Narendra Krishna and was educated at the Hindu College. [3] He served as deputy magistrate from 1844 to 1853. [4] Later, he served as Municipal Commissioner of Calcutta, Justice of Peace, Honorary Magistrate. [5] He was a member of Governor-General's Legislative Council and also served as president of British Indian Association and a fellow of Calcutta University. [5]
He was made Raja in 1875, Maharaja in 1878, knighted KCIE in 1888 and Maharaja Bahadur in 1888. [5] He succeeded Sovabazar Zamindari in 1867 upon the death of his predecessor Sir Raja Bahadur Radhakanta Deb. [6]
He died in 1904. [1]
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