The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c10.93

v1.c10.93

Four of the principal inhabitants of the town were then deputed to receive Rama Raya even before he reached the place; they were to welcome him and offer him a present valued at about four thousand *cruzados*. The Regent was delighted with this gift from the Portuguese. In the meanwhile the streets of the city were decorated, and the windows and balconies festooned with rich-coloured cloth.