A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c19.242

c19.242

Pampâpati Râjah is recognised by his Government as head of the family for two reasons : first and foremost, because the elder line is extinct and he was adopted by his sister Kuppamma, wife of Krishna Deva of the elder line ; secondly, because his two elder brothers are said to have resigned their claims in his favour. The title of the present chief is “Srî Ranga Deva Râya.” Whether or no he has better title than his nephew, Kumâra Râghava, need not here be discussed. The interest to the readers of this history lies in the fact that these two are the only surviving male descendants of the ancient royal house.