History of Orissa from the Earliest Times to the British Period v1.c26.28

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The period of the reign of Narasimha I is the most glorious in the annals of the Eastern Gaṅga dynasty. By taking the offensive against the Musalmans of Bengal Narasimha I adopted the only policy that was likely to be successful against the Musalmans of Northern India. His campaign instilled a wholesome respect for the Hindus of Orissa in the minds of the Governors of Musalman Bengal. An exceptionally active Governor like Yūzbak may have launched campaign after campaign against Narasimha I, but the general effect of a forward policy on a Hindu State was magical in the 13th century. Till Bengal obtained autonomy under the descendants of Bilbun, Orissa practically remained unmolested; not only so, the Southern districts of Western Bengal such as Midnapur, Howrah, and Hooghly became a part of the Kingdom of Orissa.