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Q95 (CDS-I/2018) History & Culture › Medieval India › Vijayanagara polity Answer Verified

Name the platform used for ritual purposes by the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire.

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The Mahanavami Dibba, also known as the Dasara Dibba, was a massive ceremonial platform used by the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire for ritual purposes [1]. Located within the Royal Enclosure, this three-tiered stone structure served as the focal point for the nine-day Mahanavami (Navaratri) festival [2]. During these celebrations, the kings displayed their prestige and suzerainty through various rituals, including the worship of the state horse, animal sacrifices, and ritual presentations by subordinate nayakas. The platform also functioned as a grand viewing stage where the king sat upon a golden throne to witness military parades, wrestling matches, and processions of caparisoned elephants and horses [1]. Built by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate military victories, the structure is adorned with intricate carvings depicting courtly life, hunting scenes, and royal ceremonies [2].

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  1. [1] https://vijayanagara.nic.in/en/tourist-place/mahanavami-dibba-hampi/
  2. [2] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara > A House of Victory? > p. 181
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