The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c25.105
The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c25.105
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12. Precisely at the end of this year, an embassy from the Dutch traders arrived at Krishnappa's court, requesting his permission to establish themselves at Devanapatnam, near the present European Club, Cuddalore. A Jesuit letter informs us that the Nayak "received these (the Dutch) very hospitably, and allowed them to build a citadel at the post where they landed" ². The Nayak's olla, in which this first concession to the Dutch was made, is dated November 30th, 1608 ³.