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managed first by his own father Madhava Rao, then by his eldest brother Padma Rao, and then by his elder brother Narappa Rao, from whom Rajah Vengal Ranga-Rao took charge of the estate on attaining his majority. He managed the estate remarkably well, formed some Agraharams for Brahmins, and also dug tanks, which still bear either his name, that of his adoptive father, or that of Madhava Rao. Padma Rao and Narappa Rao, during their management, dug each some tanks bearing their respective names.



IV.
Rajah Rangapathi Ranga-Rao Bahadur Garu.

Rajah Rangapathi Ranga-Rao was of a charitable disposition and was very religious. There was nothing noteworthy in his reign, except that he made a pilgrimage to Srirangam and other places.

His younger brother, Rajah Janardana Ranga-Rao, generally called Pedda Janar-