The Akbarī Generations 24: Orissa.

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The Raja of Orissa, one of the divisions of the province of Bengal, was a powerful chief, and kept a strong hand over all the surrounding country. The Emperor sent Husain Khan Khazanchi and Mahapatar, who was an accomplished master of Hindi music, on an embassy to the Raja, holding out great promises of favour and distinction to induce him to prevent Sulaiman Khan Afghan from rendering any assistance to 'Ali Kuli Khan. After honourably entertaining Husain Khan and Mahapatar for four months, he sent them back to Court with several fine elephants and other splendid presents. This country of Orissa is an extensive territory, of which the capital is Jagannath — Jagannath being an idol which gives name and renown to the city.