The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c25.1

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SUMMARY.—1. Continuation of the reign of Achyutappa Nayaka of Tanjore. His behaviour towards Venkata II.—2. Abdication and death of Achyutappa Nayaka.—3. Ragunatha Nayaka murders his eldest brother.—4. His suspicious relations with Vijayanagara.—5. Krishnappa Nayaka of Jinji and his uncle.—6. Early revolt of Krishnappa against Venkata II.—7. Krishnappa Nayaka and Fr. N. Pimenta. Description of Jinji.—8. Foundation of the city of Krishnapatam.—9. Great power of the Nayak of Jinji.—10. Rebellion of Krishnappa against Venkata II. His madness.—11. Victory of Venkata over Krishnappa in 1608.—12. Krishnappa Nayaka and the Dutch. The fort of Devanapatnam.