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Vishnu Verddhana built a Jaina fane at this place. The Vijayanaga- 

 ram rulers had an ascendancy. But there was a local chieftain, whom 

 the Mahomedans could not conquer. It underwent internal fluctuations ; 

 was at length taken by one Rama Rao ; and at length came under Chic 

 ka-deva king of Mysore ; afterwards through Hyder and Tippoo, it came 

 by reason of the English conquest, under the power of Crishna raja udi- 

 yar of Mysore ; and of his minister Burnaiya. 



Section 9. Account of castes of the Mahrattas. 



Some details of this kind are mentioned. But the paper chiefly relates 

 to the origin of Scindia and Holkar. The former was a servant of the 

 Peishwa ; and the latter a person of wealth. Some account of their pro- 

 gress is given, superfluous to be detailed. The Bhosalas and Paravar 

 are described. The legend of the fane of Arandesvara, is appended ; 

 founded on the events narrated in the Mahabharata ; and, with some 

 subsequent matters, seemingly of little authenticity. 



Section 10. Account of the celebrated fane at Gahernam, in Canara. 

 Narrated by Gautama- rishi. Legendary matter; having for subject 

 the mode adopted in order to humble the extraordinary pride of Brahma, 

 on account of his skill and power in the work of creation ; which ar- 

 rogance the other celestials could not endure. The issue was the es- 

 tablishment by Ganapati (or Ganesa) of a Saiva symbol at this place ; 

 which Havana vainly attempted to seize. Brahma, Vishnu and other 

 celestials, came hither, and called the place Gokerman. The celestials 

 are still accustomed to worship there. 



Section 11. Account of the Cadamba race, ancient rulers in Canara. 

 Some legendary matters from the Puranas introduces the story of 

 Parasu Rama, and of the incarnation of Vishnu' s-chacr a as Kartavirar- 

 juna. The usual narrative of its connected circumstances follows : issu- 

 ing in the destruction of the Cshetryas, the coming of Parasu Rama to 

 the Canara country, and his displeasure with the country Brahmans, of 

 his own making. The birth of a child under a Cadamba-tree is narrated 

 and his being chosen for king, through the means of Vasishta ; being 

 named Maijura Verma. In consequence of a Brahman refusing to stay, 

 or to eat in a country where no Brahmans were, the said king was in- 

 duced to call in an extensive colony of Brahmans from Hai-cshetram ; 

 whom he distinguished with great privileges. The son of Mayura-verma 

 was Chitra-verma ; who neglecting the colonists, they set about return- 

 ing to Hai-cshetram ; but after proceeding a little way were recalled, and 

 satisfied. A list of 32 names of descendants follows : their reigns having 

 occupied a period of 2400 years. In two loose connected papers are me- 

 moranda of cultivation, and of revenues in the province of Canara. 



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