Beri Thimappa / Thimmanna was an Indian interpreter and chief negotiator for Francis Day and Andrew Cogan, the agents of the British East India Company, and was instrumental in the purchase of Madras from the Nayak brothers.
He secured permission from Damerla Venkatapa Naick and the ruling prince Sreeranga Rayalu, receiving a grant for three villages: Egmore, Tondavadoo, and Poodupauk.
[3] Mr. Day, the Company's Agent, established the factory in a fishermen's village, overcoming initial resistance from the headman, Madarasen.
[4] Timmapa's descendants continued to play a significant role in Madras, enjoying privileges and holding important positions.
The family's legacy included building a tank and holding a copper plate grant for land, which benefited their descendants for generations.