The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c26.15
The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c26.15
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2. Tirumala’s character is fully described in the letters of the Jesuits who were living at this time at the court of Venkata. He was determined that at least one of the Fathers should reside at Seringapatam, and erect a church for the Christians of his country¹. On July 17th, 1600, Fr. Coutinho wrote to Fr. Pimenta: "Trimaragius, the eldest son of the King's brother, heir of his kingdom, urges us again and again inviting us to his court. He sent us a letter which I am going to copy here:—