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His initial military exploits established his control over the valley of Tungabhadra River, and gradually he expanded his control to certain regions of Konkan and Malabar Coast . By that time Hoysalas had lost power, and the vacuum so created facilitated Harihara I to emerge as a Sovereign power.

An inscription dated 1348 regarding a grant to the Sringeri Matha indicates Harihara I as the ruler of “whole country between the Eastern and the Western Seas , and the inscription describes ''Vidya Nagara'' (that is, the city of learning) as his capital. Harihara I is accredited with establishing a centralized administrative setup and an orderly governance which afforded peace, prosperity, and security to his subjects.

Harihara I was succeeded by Bukka I (reigned 1356 - 1377 ), who emerged as the most distinguished amongst the five rulers (Panchasangamas) of the Sangama dynasty.