History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c11.6

Language: English

c11.6

with the history of Śrīvaiṣṇavism in Telugu. It relates the tragic story of the dancing girl who saved the temple of Śrī-rangam from destruction by captivating by her charms the Muhammadan chief and finally by murdering him. The descendants of this woman still enjoy certain privileges in the temple in recognition of the service rendered by their ancestors.

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