::‘On July 9, Reddys and Telagas formed into a committee and decided to enforce a social boycott of the Dalits (Malas).
Srinatha was respected as Kavi Sarvabhouma (King of poets) in Telugu, and patronised by many kings including the Kondavidu Reddys, Velamas of Rachakonda and Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire.