Jinamanjari 1999 09 No 20

Author(s): Jinamanjari
Publisher: Canada Bramhi Jain Society Publication

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became known as the ‘Kayara Manja' palace. He also built a temple in this village to the deity Daivanti.
As time progressed, he contemplated the idea of assembling a small army in order to conquer surrounding counties. During this time, Brahmin political strategists such as Timmappiah, Venkatanarnappiah and Nagabhatta approached Varadaiah about his plans. Timmappaiah Ballala of Saralimancha, suspecting Varadaih's attempt to extend the Cauta rule, went into battle against him. Varadaih won the battle and annexed the Ballala's principality. With this success, Varadiah went into conquer Timmiah Banga of Bonnyad Betta and Yada Ballala. As the treasury became richer, Varadiah commissioned the enlargement of the palace.
King Cennappa of Mijara Seeme, sensing a threat from the success of Varadiah, decided to attack him. The information reached Cauta Cennaraya, and the combined Cauta army from Puttige and Somesvara defeated the enemy and annexed Mijara Magane. Following the enlargement of the Cauta rule, Cennaraya shifted to Puttige palace from Somesvara, and in order to strengthen the rule, put in place a structure for the smooth and efficient administration of the kingdom. He appointed Karnataka Brahmins such as Narsappaiah as Premier at Puttige, and had Narnappaiah as the revenue collector and Venkatanarnappiah as treasurer with their headquarters instituted at Mudabidire.
As well, Nagappaiah was made royal priest and Dravida Brahmin Ramabhadra was made personal assistant. Puttaiah and Laxminarayana were made the executioners of royal decrees, and Visnu was appointed commander-in-chief. Paduma Nayaka, Tammaiah Nayaka, Kolluru Nayaka and Timmaiah Nayaka were made army chiefs of different regions. He also issued a royal decree for the creation of army reserve with conscription of one male from each family at the time of a war.
Presently, the palace at Puttige is no more, but only the foundation can be seen in the woods. Similarly, the palace and the temple at Mudabidire can be seen in ruinous and dilapidated condition.
Devaraya (1219 - 1245 C.E.)
After the death of Cennaraya, Varadaiah became the ruler in Salivahana Saka 1141, Pramadi Samvatsara Sravana Shukla 7th and assumed the name of Cauta Devaraya.
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