The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c21.2

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SUMMARY.—1. Election and coronation of Venkata II.—2. Transfer of the seat of Government to Penukonda.—3. A note on Venkata’s Guru Tatacharya.—4. Officers of Government. Administration of the Empire.—5. Renewal of rebellion among the feudatory chiefs.—6. Re-transfer of the capital to Chandragiri. Previous history of this place.—7. Venkata II at Chandragiri.—8. The nobles of Venkata’s court.—9. Account of Tirupati.—10. Devotion of Venkata to this temple.—11. Rebellion of Lingama Nayaka of Vellore. Venkata takes possession of this city.—12. Triumphal return to Chandragiri.—13. Transfer of the capital from Chandragiri to Vellore.—14. Feudatory chiefs.—15. Donations to the temples.—16. Irrigation works.