The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c26.22

v1.c26.22

This second letter of Tirumala is a most valuable document for determining the relations between him and his uncle. He was desirous to go to the court; a strange disposition of mind to be expected from a rebellious feudatory, as he is commonly depicted. To attain this object he used the Jesuit influence at the court of his uncle. The Jesuits spoke to Venkata about Tirumala's coming; but apparently the Emperor disliked the proposal, or at least was loth to give his approval to it 2.