sentences:  The Ivory and Wood craft industry dates back to the time when the Nawabs of Bengal had their court at Murshidabad.As this industry was fully dependent for its prosperity on the support of a luxurious court and wealthy noblemen, it had to face a crisis when the Nawabs lost their power and their court disappeared.Sholapith is a milky-white sponge-wood which is carved into delicate and beautiful objects of art.