in 1597 A.D.; Thimma Raju with the assistance of his warlike brothers Kondraja, Venkataraja and Dasariraja not only extended his power beyond the limits, but annexed the territory of Vobala Raju, whereupon the latter applied to Rangappa Naidu for assistance who at once marched to Kodur with a troop of 2,000 followers. Dama Venkatappa Naidu joined him with a small force. Thimma Raju when he heard this, quickly gathered friends from Katreni, Vanka, Kunapalli and others and reached Yerraguntla. He then sent word through Guthi Venkata Raju that he saw no cause for Rangappa Naidu's intervention and he was prepared to come to terms. But he got a reply that a solemn promise had already been made to restore the territory of Vobala Rai and that fighting could cease only on that condition being fulfilled. Then Thimma Raju began the attack with ninety elephantry, 1,000 cavalry and 12,000 infantry, and Rangappa Naidu with
