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Rh twelve in number, and these, which are still known by the significant name of Potu-Gramamulu, are:—(1) Ampavilli, (2) Vantaram, (3) Gangada, (4) Antlavara, (5) Terlam, (6) Gangannapadu, (7) Vuttaravilli, (8) Narayanapuram, (9) Palagara, (10) Kancharam, (11) Gallavilli, (12) Vuddavolu.

At the same time he received from the Mogul Emperor the hereditary title Ranga-Rao (Lord Rangavaka). "Vaka" means an elevated flat surrounded by hills, usually a seat or resort of a Fittooridar. It has also another meaning "Victor in Battle." This title has since then been used by the Rajahs of Bobbili, as well as by all male members of the Bobbili family, after their names. It is also said that on another occasion he killed the chief of Hiramandalam.

In the Presidency Manual it is stated that the Bobbili Zemindari consists of five pergunnahs: Bobbili, Rajam, Kavitey,