The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c28.36

v1.c28.36

This good will of Venkata towards the Fathers is recorded in all the letters in our possession, dated the same year. "The King is kind to the priests", we read in one, "and granted them many favours"¹. "He received us with special kindness and love", says another². Venkata's regard for the Fathers grew when he learned from the Mughal ambassador in what high esteem they were held by Akbar.³ On one occasion, Coutinho relates, "as the King was taking a walk in this neighbourhood a few days ago, he asked his attendants where our house was. When we knew that the King was coming, we proceeded to the door to receive him respectfully. The attendants of the King were exclaiming:—