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Which of the following was an important festival of the Vijayanagar Empire?

  1. Janamasthami

  2. Mahanavami

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Ugadi
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Explanation

Mahanavami was the most important festival of the Vijayanagar Empire, celebrated over nine days with great pomp and grandeur. It involved elaborate ceremonies, military parades, and cultural performances, showcasing the empire's wealth and power. While Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi are Hindu festivals, and Ugadi is the Telugu/Kannada New Year, Mahanavami was specific to Vijayanagar courtly tradition.

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