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Rh but, sad to say, died of puerperal fever a few days after his birth. The Kumara Rajah was born on the 28th March, 1880. His name is Rajah Venkata Kumara Kristna Ranga-Rao Bahadur.

In the latter part of the Rajah's minority, some misunderstandings arose between his adoptive mother and himself. Mr. Garstin, the then Collector of Vizagapatam, tried his best to make a compromise between them; but before it could be effected, he was appointed a Member of the Board of Revenue. Then the Hon'ble Mr. Carmichael, who was sent as a Special Commissioner in connection with the Rumpa Rebellion, while staying at Waltair, succeeded in bringing about an amicable settlement. Though he attained his majority on the 28th August, 1880, he did not take over the management of the Zemindari till the 18th July, 1881, after the compromise was made, at which time the cash balance was only Rs. 140-15-0 in addition to Government Paper worth Rs.2,75,000 acquired by his adoptive