The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c23.27

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3. Periya Virappa Nayaka "had three sons, who were named respecively Visvappa Naicher, Kumara Krishnappa Naicher, and Kasturi Rangappa Naicher. Among these, Visvappa Naicher was crowned" ². Thus does the *History of the Karnataka Governors* announce the succession to the throne of Madura after the death of Virappa Nayaka. We can no longer entertain any doubt about the existence of this intermediate king between Virappa and Krishnappa II. The *Supplementary MSS.* also mention Visiappa or Visvappa as having ruled after the death of his father, and as having been succeeded by his younger brother, Kumara Krishnappa ³. His statue under the name of Visvama Nayaka may also be seen, though misplaced, among the statues of the Nayaks, in the famous Tirumala's *Pudu Mandapa* at Madura ⁴. The aforesaid *History* states that 'his brother Kumara Krishnappa Naicher was second to him in power'. This does not mean that both brothers were Kings, as Mr. Rangachari assumes ⁵. Only one, Visvappa, is said to have been crowned; while Krishnappa was, during the life of his brother, only *Chinna Dorai*, 'associated in the government'.