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. This condition of Rechan is even now strictly complied with.

Report of this incident soon reached the ears of the King of Vijayanagar who sent for him and heard the occurrence in detail. He then praised him for his bravery and gave him a reward of the tract of territory known as Lakshaseema, bordering on his own Amanagallu Estate, besides valuable jewels, horses and elephants. A gilt dagger was also presented on the occasion and he was dubbed Pillalamarri Bhetala Naidu. This dagger and another used in the duel with Bhetala are carefully preserved in the Samastanam to this date. On account of this knighthood he had been popularly known by this name. He is so-called in his wife's inscription at Pillalamarri bearing the year 1208 A.D.

His life-time seems to have been spent on account of his courage and skill in fighting in the battlefield rendering assistance to the