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16 fell virtually into the hands of the minister, the Rájás being mere puppets, who were put on the throne or deposed at the caprice of the leading men of the State. The direct descent ended in 1733 with the demise of Dodda Krishnaráj (or Krishnaráj the Elder), after which time new chiefs were elected at the pleasure of the Dalwái, or Commander-in-Chief, who usurped all the functions of government.

PEDIGREE OF THE MYSORE RÁJÁS.

Vijayaráj, 1399.

Ráj Wodiar, 1577-1616.

Chikka Devaráj, or Devaráj the younger, 1671-1704/5.

Kánthi Rái, 1704/5-16. The dumb Rájá.

Dodda Krishnaráj, or Krishnaráj the elder, 1716-33.

Chámráj, adopted, 1733-36, died in prison.

Chikka Krishnaráj, or Krishnaráj the younger, adopted, 1736-66.

Nanjráj, 1766-71, strangled.

Chámráj, 1771-76.

Chámráj of Karúhalli, 1776-96, adopted, chosen by Haidar Alí.

Mummadi Krishnaráj. or Krishnaráj the Third, 1799-1868.

1 The dates given for the accession of this chief and his successor vary slightly from the generally-received record, but as the report from which they are taken gives the name of the Hindu cycle year, they are presumably correct.