The Vijayanagar Empire & Kuruba (Dhangar) - 001

'The Founders of Vijayanagara Empire in southern India were the brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, who were generals of Hindu Kuruba people. The brother forged an empire from their military efforts in fighting attempts to invade southern India by Muslims c.1336. Harihara Raya I built a fort at Barkuru on the west coast and controlled the northern part of the modern state of Karnataka. On the death of Veera Ballala III in 1343, Harihara took over the Hoysala Empire and gradually expanded his territory to the Malbar coast by 1346. On his death in 1356 Harihara was succeeded by his brother Bulla (Bukka) Raya I.'

Source - "Life/Death Rhythms of Ancient Empires - Climatic Cycles Influence Rule of Dynasties" By Will Slatyer (Page No - 316)