The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c28.1

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SUMMARY.—1. First idea of establishing a mission at Chandragiri. Frs. de Sa and Ricio proceed to the Court.—2. Their relations with Venkata and his father-in-law.—3. Frs. Veiga and Ricio settle at Chandragiri. Their house.—4. The income given them by the Emperor, and its withdrawal in 1603.—5. Venkata's good-will towards the Fathers. His letter to Fr. Pimenta.—6. Fr. Veiga leaves the court. New missionaries. Their interviews with Venkata.—7. Fr. Laerzio, Provincial of the Province of Malabar, pays a visit to Venkata at Vellore. His impressions.—8. Venkata's opposition to the Jesuits. They leave the court. Their further settlement at Vellore.—9. The Jesuits build a church next to Venkata's palace. The King defends them against Tatacharya.—10. Sundry events from 1608 to 1611.—11. Withdrawal of the Jesuits from Venkata's court. The end of the mission.—12. Practical fruits of the Jesuit mission at Chandragiri and Vellore.