The correct answer is: A) The Wodeyars of Mysore.
The Mysore Dasara festival is a 10-day festival celebrated in the city of Mysore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the most popular festivals in India and is a major tourist attraction. The festival is a continuation of a tradition started by the Wodeyars of Mysore, who ruled the region from the 14th to the 19th centuries. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga and is a celebration of her victory over the demon Mahishasura.
The festival begins on the first day of the Hindu month of Ashvina (usually in September) and ends on the tenth day, which is known as Vijayadashami. The main events of the festival take place on the ninth day, which is known as Navaratri. On this day, there is a grand procession through the streets of Mysore, in which the idols of Durga and other Hindu deities are carried on decorated elephants. There are also cultural programs, such as dance and music performances, and food stalls selling traditional Mysore cuisine.
The Mysore Dasara festival is a time for people to come together and celebrate their culture and heritage. It is a time for family and friends to get together and enjoy each other’s company. It is also a time for tourists to experience the rich culture and history of Mysore.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Tipu Sultan was a Muslim ruler who ruled Mysore from 1782 to 1799. He was not a Hindu and did not celebrate the Dasara festival.
- The British ruled Mysore from 1799 to 1947. They did not introduce the Dasara festival to Mysore.
- The Vijayanagara rulers were a Hindu dynasty that ruled over much of southern India from the 14th to the 16th centuries. They did not celebrate the Dasara festival in Mysore.