UPSC CDS 1 2018 GK Paper

Mahanavami Dibba platform was used for ritual purposes by the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire. Dasara Dibba or the Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri. It was here where the King of Vijayanagar used to celebrate the festival of Dasara (Dussehra).