Is there a language called Persian? I thought people in Iran spoke Farsi I am going with Farsi. Final Answer
It comes from the Persian word 'Birian'. In Farsi, Birian means "Fried before cooking". I have read this in my words origin dictionary
That is right... The Indian root word is from Indian Parsi. Next one... Who gave the East India Company to start a trading station in Madras?
Sorry rena2010 - I waited for you to answer but if your answer is correct - and I think you are correct- the name of the Raja is Sri Rangarayulu.