The history of the Simlapal royal dynasty and the Nand (Mahanti/Mahanty) lineage
The history of the Simlapal royal dynasty and the Nand ( Mahanti /Mahanty) lineage: The Simlapal royal dynasty was a prominent lineage of Utkal Brahmins who ruled the Simlapal region in West Bengal , with a notable legacy of devotion, governance, and cultural development. The rulers established their capital in Simlapal and were known for their religious festivals such as Dolajatra , Durga Puja , Radhanam Sankirtan , and the early morning Maha Mantra chanting, which fostered spiritual peace and purity among the people. They were also generous advocates of social welfare, providing food to the hungry, homes to the homeless, clothing to the destitute, and land to the landless. The Mahapatra dynasty included kings who built roads, subdued bandits, constructed reservoirs for irrigation, and transformed the region into fertile agricultural land. Their reign is considered the golden age of Simlapal, although the full history is not entirely available due to the scarcity of records. The ...
