Consequently , by 1612 -- 13 , the Wodeyars exercised a great deal of autonomy .
Even though Wodeyars acknowledged the nominal overlordship of the Aravidu dynasty , tributes and transfers of revenue to Chandragiri stopped .
Consequently , by 1612 -- 13 , the Wodeyars exercised a great deal of autonomy and even though they acknowledged the nominal overlordship of the Aravidu dynasty , tributes and transfers of revenue to Chandragiri stopped .