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 VENKASWAMI RAO, T., Diwdn Bahadur.

Born 1830. Was appointed Diwan (or Prime Minister) of Kalahasti (q.v.), and granted the title of Diwan Bahadur as a personal distinction in 1887.

Residence. Kalahasti, Madras.

VENKATA PBRUMAL RAZ, Rdjd.

See Kumara Venkata Perumal Raz, Rdjd.

VENKATAGIRI, RAJA SIR VELAGOTI SRI RAJA GOPALA KRISHNA YACHENDRA BAHADUR, K.C.I.E., Rdjd of, Panch-Hdzdr Mansabddr.

Born 1857. Belongs to a family that traces its descent from Chenireddi, from whom the present Raja of Venkatagiri is twenty-seventh in descent; he discovered a hidden treasure, and rose to high favour in the service of the Raja of Varagala, who granted him a large jagir. Under his descendants the estate was largely increased in area. The late Raja of Venkatagiri, Kummara Yachama Nayudu, was born in 1832; and was created a Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. He was succeeded by the present Raja, who was appointed a Member of the Legislative Council of Madras in 1888, and again in 1890. In 1888 he was created a Knight Commander of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. His title of Panch-Hdzdr Mansabddr was of Mughal origin, indicating the military command of 5000. The title of Raja of Venkatagiri was recognised as hereditary in 1890.

Residence. Venkatagiri, Nellore District, Madras.

VENKATAKUMARA SURYA RAO, Rdjd.

See Pithapur, Rdjd of.

VENKATARAMAYYA PANTULU, G., Rao Saheb.

Granted the title, as a personal distinction, 2nd January 1893, for eminent services in the Revenue Survey of Madras.

Residence. Madras.