The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c30.108
The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c30.108
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9. Venkata II's character was exceedingly attractive, if we are to believe his contemporaries. Du Jarric says that he was a ‘most affectionate King’ ¹. Coutinho testifies that ‘his character was sweet and meek’ ². Laerzio mentions ‘his natural goodness and great qualities’ ³; Fontebona states that he was ‘a lord of great authority, prudence and understanding, as much as any European’ ⁴. Finally his Mangalampad grant records that he was ‘indifferent to other men’s wives’ ⁵.