The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c19.33

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His rule over Madura was also distinguished by the buildings he constructed, some of which still proclaim his munificence. The southern walls of the Trichinopoly fort, as well as the fortress of Aruppakkottai, Ramnad, were built by him³. But his chief work was the *mandapa*, erected in front of the shrine of Sundaresvara, the presiding deity of the famous temple at Madura, which is supported on beautiful 'pillars of rare workmanship'⁴. It was completed in 1583⁵.