The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c9.130

v1.c9.130

10. It seems that during the reigns of Krishna Deva Raya and Achyuta, the sources of revenue were finally fixed and reduced to a regular form. The judicious system of accounts and the management introduced were instrumental in gradually improving the revenues without oppressing the subjects of the Empire. Hence, the State finances were by no means impoverished when Rama Raya began ruling. The Nayaks and other feudatory chiefs regularly sent to the court their annual tribute, still realising that the Empire was strong enough to obtain payment by force if necessary; but many of these same chiefs acted otherwise when they saw the Empire defeated in the battle of Raksas-Tagdi.