The correct answer is: B) Qutb Shahi dynasty.
Deccani miniature paintings flourished in Telangana under the patronage of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. The Qutb Shahi dynasty was a Muslim dynasty that ruled the Deccan region of India from 1518 to 1687. They were patrons of the arts and sciences, and their court was a center of cultural activity. Deccani miniature paintings are characterized by their use of bright colors, intricate patterns, and gold leaf. They often depict scenes from Hindu mythology, Muslim history, and everyday life.
The other options are incorrect. The Kakatiya kings ruled the Telangana region from the 11th to the 14th centuries. The British East India Company was a British trading company that was founded in 1600. The Mauryan Empire was an Indian empire that ruled from the 4th to the 2nd centuries BCE.