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not DJierma-raja (of the five Pandavas). He was co-temporaiy with 

 Vihushana, and founder of the shrine. 



His capital was Uriyur. A few particulars, not well connected are 

 given ; together with the early dynasties of kings. 



In reference to Chola kings, they say these ruled at Tiriwalanchuri, 

 west of Combaconum about four miles ; where remains of their pal.-ice are 

 found. 



Enquiry as to history subsequent to Safivdltana and Blioja-raja ? The 

 reply goes backward, above that era, and adds some loose names, without 

 connexion, of subsequent kings. A more specific mention of the 

 northern dynasty, at Madura, is added. 



A list of the Bayers of Vijayanayarum ; and a re-petition of the 

 Madura dynasty. 



Enquiry as to Ramannja. Some particulars are given concerning him. 

 He is said to have flourished in Sal. Sac. 939. 



Enquiry as to Sancardcharya. Particulars are stated respecting him 

 of some interest. He is said to have killed C^-imi-lcanda-ChoJan. His 

 polemical proceedings are narrated. 



Enquiry as to Pandarams, and their residence. A detail of their dif- 

 ferent places of dwelling is given. 



Enquiry as to Chera kings. Nothing special is stated. 



Enquiries as to Congu-desa and Madura, they decline to answer, as 

 relative to Sawa peaces ; while the respondents are Vaishnavas. 



The reply to a reference concerning Kerala-desam is unimportant. 



In reference to Brahnujis they assert that these were always in the 

 country ; yet admit the introdaction of some. The reply is vague on this 

 point ; and on others tliey indolently profess ignorance. 



Section, 5. Genealogical account of Utiama Namli, a manager of the 

 fane at Srl-rangliam. 



Eeferenee to the birth of one of the Ahivar, in the Pdndiyadesam, in 

 the year 45 of the era of Cotana nafha. VallaVha deva, a Pdndiya king 

 was a disciple of the said Aluvar, and established him at Sri-ranyham, 

 expending property on the endowment of the shrine there. Several 

 details are given of the institution of the first of the series of managers^ 

 The said Ahvar exercised his office during " one hundred and seven 

 years." His son Sri-liamaiidar was manager for 70 years. His son 

 Tivu-vadi-alyen Uftama Namhi was 60 years in charge of the fane. His 

 «on was Tiru Malla nafha, who received presents, from Maha raja-Vana 



