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to be a branch of the Bobbili family. He died on the 7th March, 1802.
VIII.
Rajah Rayadappa Ranga-Rao Bahadur Garu.
1802—1830.
Rajah Rayadappa Ranga-Rao was born on the 4th January, 1790, and was in his thirteenth year when he was adopted. His adoptive mother, Chinnamma Garu, a lady of the Kotagiri family, raised an objection to his adoption, which led to a voluminous correspondence between the Collector and the Government, but owing to the able representations made by his paternal uncle, Ravu Venkatarayadu Garu, his adoption was ultimately recognised by the Government. Great efforts were made at this time by the Pusapatis to get his country incorporated with Vizianagaram; but their
