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According to some myths and legends, Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint who is said to have spread Islam in the parts of  Bengal close to the Sundarbans. He was credited with many miracles. For example, he could supposedly calm  dangerous animals and make them docilE- He is usually depicted in paats or scroll paintings riding a fierce-looking  Bengal tiger, a snake in his hand, but in no apparent danger. According to some stories, he also fought crocodiles who  threatened the people of a region full of canals and creeks, indeed, a kind of watery jungle bordering the Bay of  Bengal. Because of his alert and vigilant presence, all predatory animals were said to have been kept within bounds. It  was also believed that he enabled villagers to live close to forests and jungles and cultivate their lands. Consequently,  people of these regions would pray to him for protection. The story of Gazi Pir has been preserved in folk literature as  well as art and has been performed in indigenous theatrE- In fact, some Gazir paat scrolls are part of the collection of  the British Museum..