Harihara (or Harisvara) was a noted Kannada poet and writer in the 12th century. A native of Halebidu in modern Hassan district, he came from a family of accountants (Karnikas) and initially served in that capacity in the court of Hoysala King Narasimha I (1152–1173 CE). Later, he moved to Hampi and authored many classics. Among his important writings, the Girijakalyana written in champu metre (mixed prose-verse) is considered one of the classics of Kannada language.

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  • Harihara (or Harisvara) was a noted Kannada poet and writer in the 12th century. A native of Halebidu in modern Hassan district, he came from a family of accountants (Karnikas) and initially served in that capacity in the court of Hoysala King Narasimha I (1152–1173 CE). Later, he moved to Hampi and authored many classics. Among his important writings, the Girijakalyana written in champu metre (mixed prose-verse) is considered one of the classics of Kannada language.
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  • Harihara (or Harisvara) was a noted Kannada poet and writer in the 12th century. A native of Halebidu in modern Hassan district, he came from a family of accountants (Karnikas) and initially served in that capacity in the court of Hoysala King Narasimha I (1152–1173 CE). Later, he moved to Hampi and authored many classics. Among his important writings, the Girijakalyana written in champu metre (mixed prose-verse) is considered one of the classics of Kannada language.
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  • Harihara (poet)
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