Telangana eventually came under the rule of which empire in the 17th century?

The correct answer is: C) Mughal Empire.

The Mughal Empire was an Indian Muslim empire that ruled over the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th to the mid-18th centuries. It was founded by Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, who invaded India in 1526 and defeated the Lodhi dynasty at the First Battle of Panipat. The Mughal Empire reached its zenith under the reign of Akbar the Great (1556–1605), who expanded the empire to include much of the Indian subcontinent. Akbar was a tolerant ruler who promoted religious harmony and allowed Hindus to hold high positions in his government.

The Mughal Empire began to decline in the 17th century, after the death of Aurangzeb (1658–1707). The empire was weakened by internal conflicts and external threats, and it eventually collapsed in 1857.

The other options are incorrect because:

• The British Empire was a global empire that was founded in the 16th century and lasted until the 20th century. It was the largest empire in history, and it controlled over one-quarter of the world’s landmass at its peak. The British Empire was not established in India until the 18th century, after the Mughal Empire had already declined.
• The Maratha Empire was a Hindu empire that was founded in the 17th century in the Deccan region of India. It reached its zenith under the reign of Shivaji Maharaj (1674–1680), who united the Maratha clans and established a powerful kingdom. The Maratha Empire declined in the 18th century, after the death of Shivaji Maharaj, and it was eventually conquered by the British in the 19th century.
• The Mysore Kingdom was a Hindu kingdom that was founded in the 16th century in the Mysore region of India. It reached its zenith under the reign of Tipu Sultan (1782–1799), who was a powerful military leader and a skilled diplomat. The Mysore Kingdom was eventually conquered by the British in the late 18th century.