The 'Mahanavami Dibba' is a massive platform located in the Royal Centre of the Vijayanagar 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 Vijayanagar 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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