 It states that Chavundaraya was the grandson of Govindamayya who is praised for his knowledge and Dharma and was the son of Mabalayya, a subordinate of King Marasimha II.Mabalayya and his brother Isarayya are praised for their prowess in the inscription.It is believed that their political position under King Marasimha II may have led to a gradual adoption of Kshatriya status by this Brahmin family.