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2018 · Q95

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

General KnowledgeHistory of India

AMahanavami Dibba
BLotus Mahal
CHazara Rama
DVirupaksha

Explanation

The Mahanavami Dibba (also called the Dasara Dibba) was the grand elevated platform in Vijayanagara used by kings for ritual and ceremonial purposes during the Mahanavami festival. The Lotus Mahal, Hazara Rama temple and Virupaksha temple served other functions. Hence the answer is Mahanavami Dibba.