The siege was launched against the Gar Mandaran Fort in West Bengal, which had come into the possession of the Gajapatis during the earlier reign of Kapilendra Deva. This was one of the significant events that took place during the earlier reign of Rukunuddin Barbak Shah.
Shah Ismail Ghazi, an esteemed military general believed to have been born into a Quraysh family in Mecca, made his mark in Bengal after joining the Bengal sultan in his campaigns.[citation needed]Shah Ismail Ghazi was eventually tasked with leading a campaign against the Gajapati kingdom under the rule of Kapilendra Deva.[citation needed] Upon reaching Gar Mandaran fort, which was under the possession of GajapatiKapilendra Deva, a fierce battle ensued, resulting in Ghazi's victory over the Raja of Orissa and the complete capture of Gar Mandaran fort.[citation needed] Following this triumph, he pursued the Orissan forces up to Puri, where he successfully sacked the city. Ghazi's return with a considerable amount of booty and the victorious capture of Gar Mandaran fort solidified his reputation as a formidable military leader.[1][verification needed]