Why do historians say that Krishnapppa Nayak II was the most important of Senji.

Krishnappa Nayak II was the most important of Senji. He administered the Kingdom very efficiently and effectively. Following are his works:

• The kingdom was divided into various divisions which were administered by officers separately.

• Towns were built for the settlement of the people.

• The agrarian economy was practiced and cultivation was encouraged.

• A powerful army was maintained to defeat enemies.

• A town was created on the banks of river Vellar known as “Krishnapattinam”.

• Krishnappa Nayak II was religiously tolerant. Jesuits were given grants to build churches and Jains were permitted to erect a shrine and build a temple at Tindivanam.

• His successors were weak and inefficient which led to instability.

Thus, Krishnappa Nayak II successfully made the kingdom very efficient and flourished the empire.