It was the practice of King Sri Krishna Deva Rayar to visit the jails once a while and review the living standards of the convicted. 
ɪt wɑz ðʌ pɹæktʌs ʌv kɪŋ ʃɹi kɹɪʃnʌ deɪvʌ  tu vɪzɪt ðʌ dʒeɪlz wʌns ʌ waɪl ʌnd ɹivju ðʌ lɪvɪŋ stændɜ˞dz ʌv ðʌ kʌnvɪktʌd. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. There is no noticeable reverberation or background noise, suggesting a very good recording. The pace of Indian's delivery is moderate.