The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c23.81

v1.c23.81

We cannot say how long Kasturi’s reign lasted. Both the *Supplementary MSS.*, ⁶ and the *History of the Karnataka Governors* ⁷ affirm that he reigned seven years; but then there would be no room for Mutu Krishnappa, his nephew, who died in 1608. Hence we prefer to admit the authority of the *Pandyan Chronicle*, which also gives more details about his end. According to it “Kasturi Rangappa, after having been crowned, died eight days afterwards...on the opposite bank (of the river Vygai), where he was residing” ⁸.