The “Mahanavami dibba” famous massive ritual platform related to which empire ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Vijaynagar Empire
The Mahanavami dibba is the great stone platform in the royal centre of Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It stands on a base about eleven thousand square feet in area, and its sides are carved with rows of elephants, horses, dancers and hunting scenes.
From this platform the ruler watched the ceremonies of the Mahanavami festival — processions, wrestling, the worship of the state horse and the review of the army — which renewed his authority each year.