The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c10.96

v1.c10.96

Then Rama Raya decided to send the citizens back to the town after exacting a tribute of a hundred thousand pagodas; half to be given at once, and the other half a year later. Fifty thousand pagodas were paid down to him on the spot, and he took with him five of the chief citizens as hostages for the other half. Then, before leaving, he caused all the property to be returned to their owners. A silver spoon was found missing. Such diligent enquiries were made by his command, that the spoon was finally discovered and returned to its owner. This episode is mentioned by the two chroniclers who relate the history of this campaign¹.