The correct answer is: b) Hyderabad State and surrounding areas.
The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Sepoy Mutiny, or the First War of Indian Independence, was a major armed uprising against British rule in India. The revolt began on 10 May 1857 with the mutiny of the 3rd Bengal Native Infantry at Meerut, and spread rapidly to other parts of northern and central India. The rebels were motivated by a variety of factors, including religious and economic grievances, as well as a desire for independence from British rule.
The revolt was ultimately unsuccessful, but it had a significant impact on the course of Indian history. It led to the end of the East India Company’s rule in India, and to the establishment of the British Raj. It also helped to inspire later nationalist movements in India.
In Andhra Pradesh, the Revolt of 1857 had a limited impact. However, there were some localized uprisings and disturbances, primarily in the Hyderabad State and surrounding areas. These uprisings were led by local chiefs and landowners who were opposed to British rule. The rebels were defeated by the British, but they did manage to inflict some damage on British interests.
The uprisings in Andhra Pradesh were part of a larger wave of unrest that swept across India in 1857. These uprisings were a sign of the growing discontent with British rule, and they helped to pave the way for the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the historical record. Option a) is incorrect because the coastal Andhra districts were not a major center of the Revolt of 1857. Option c) is incorrect because the Rayalaseema region was also not a major center of the revolt. Option d) is incorrect because the tribal areas of the Eastern Ghats were not a major center of the revolt.