The ruler who founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary of the Krishna River and claimed to rule as an agent of a deity is Harihara I.

Founder of Vijayanagara Empire Harihara I is credited with founding the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Location The empire's capital, Hampi, is situated on the south bank of the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. Divine Right to Rule The Vijayanagara rulers claimed a divine right to rule, associating themselves with the Hindu deity Vishnu. They saw themselves as agents of the deity, responsible for protecting the land south of the Krishna River.