harihara i, (1336-1356 ce) also called hakka ಹಕ್ಕ and "vira harihara i", was the founder of the vijayanagara empire. he was the eldest son of bhavana sangama and was founder of the sangama dynasty, the first among the four dynasties that ruled vijayanagara. immediately after coming to power, he built a fort at barkuru, on the west coast of present day karnataka. kannada inscriptions of his time call him "karnataka vidya vilas" (master of great knowledge and skills), "bhashegetappuvarayaraganda" (punisher of those feudatories who do not keep their promise), "arirayavibhada" (fire to enemy kings). among his brothers, kampana governed nellur region, muddppa administered mulabagalu region, marappa oversaw chandragutti and bukka raya was his second in command.