Correct option is D
The Muslim kingdom of Golconda grew up on the ruins of the Kakatiya Kingdom of Warangal. Warangal, located in modern-day Telangana, was the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty, a powerful South Indian kingdom that existed from the 12th to the 14th century.
Key Facts:
- The Kakatiya dynasty was known for its administrative structure, irrigation projects, and strong fortifications. The dynasty's most famous ruler was Rudrama Devi.
- In 1323 CE, the Kakatiya kingdom was annexed by the Delhi Sultanate under Muhammad bin Tughlaq after the defeat of Prataparudra II, the last Kakatiya king.
- The region of Golconda later became a prominent Muslim kingdom under the Bahmani Sultanate and then as an independent kingdom after the decline of the Bahmanis.
- Golconda became famous for its diamond mines and played a crucial role in regional politics during the 16th and 17th centuries, eventually becoming part of the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb.
