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70 century followed in the wake of his father by introducing no changes in the administration and by adhering to the principles laid down by his ancestors. His son, Sri Yesovanta Deo became king at the comparatively young age of 16 and reigned for 40 years. The following rule was characterised by events of some importance. Sri Vikrama Deo, the king, transferred his capital from Nandapur to Jeypore where he erected a fort. The Nizam of Golconda (Hyderabad) presented the king with a sword, mohee-morath (nishanees) and an elephant with a yellow howdha, conferring on him the following titles:—

"Azem Maharajah, Yujadud-Dowla, Mahabat-Assar, Yedal-Yemeenay, Salatnut-Samasamay, Khillapathay, Islam Sree Jhadkhand Badusha Jeypore Circar."

The Sunnad conferring the said titles, and the presents referred to above are still preserved in the Jeypore fort as relics.

Sri Vikrama Deo had two wives. It was at the time of the marriage of the king with the junior Rani that the country lying between Gummagodo and Kiny villages was alienated to the Parlakimidy family. Sri Krishna Deo, the son by the senior Maharani came to the throne in 1669. He reigned for a short time, and it was during this period that Poosapati Seetaramarazu, who came from Bezwada was given Kumili and Gandredu, and the following Zemindaries were created:— Bobbili, Devupalli, Rekapalli, Narava Mutha, Kottakki and Salur.

The next in right of succession was Sri Viswambhara Deo Maharajah who reigned only for four years from 1672 to 1676. It was during this Maharajah's time that the following Zemindaries were formed:—Pedapadam,