and his successors have ever since been enjoying, without a break, these and other honours. The third reason is that while the Rajah him- self turned greater attention to his residence at Venkatagiri by staying there for longer periods, the tragic end of his life finally compelled the change of capital from south to north.
The two sons and the Brahmin boy who were sent out with Polu were safely handed over as required. They were next sent to Jupalli Rama Naidu, son of Gopala Naidu, the ruling chief of Sathgoda at the time, for protection, and were there safe without falling into the hands of the enemy. Attempts were also being made to take the boys to the Mogul Emperor to inform him of the treachery of the Nawab. Then the Nawab would be properly punished for his crime and the condition of the boys bettered. In the meantime Aurangzib too having had some vague representation of the behaviour of his Deputy in the Deccan,
