The 'Mahanavami Dibba' is a massive platform located in the Royal Centre of the Vijayanagara capital. According to contemporary sources and archaeological evidence, what was its primary function?

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The Mahanavami Dibba (House of Victory) was used by the Vijayanagara kings to watch grand military parades, wrestling matches, dance performances, and to receive rich tributes from Nayakas and subordinate kings during the nine-day Mahanavami (Dussehra/Navaratri) festival.

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