The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c30.44

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4. For many years Oba Raya's favour and party remained triumphant; but after the first two years of the Jesuit’s stay at Chandragiri, Oba Raya’s name is no longer mentioned in Jesuit sources. The cause of this change of fortune was perhaps the death of Raghavamba, which must have taken place at this time: she was probably the favourite wife of the sovereign, and for that reason Oba Raya, her father, had acquired such great power in the Empire and such considerable influence at the court.