The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c27.3
The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c27.3
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v1.c27.3
THE history of the dealings between Venkata II and the Portuguese chiefly centres round St. Thome and Pulicat; and in the meantime, Dutch and English traders appear in the southern seas, boldly challenging the Portuguese monopoly and trying to make friends with the local rulers.