The correct answer is: B) Western Chalukyas.
The Kakatiya dynasty was a Telugu-speaking dynasty that ruled the Deccan region of India from the 11th to the 14th centuries. They emerged as a prominent power in Telangana after the decline of the Western Chalukyas.
The Western Chalukyas were a dynasty that ruled the Deccan region of India from the 6th to the 12th centuries. They were founded by Pulakeshin I in 543 CE. The Western Chalukyas reached their peak under the reign of Vikramaditya VI (1076-1126 CE). After Vikramaditya VI’s death, the Western Chalukya empire began to decline. The Kakatiya dynasty emerged as a prominent power in Telangana after the decline of the Western Chalukyas.
The Kakatiya dynasty was founded by Prolaya Vema Reddy in 1076 CE. Prolaya Vema Reddy was a feudatory of the Western Chalukyas. He declared independence after the death of Vikramaditya VI. The Kakatiya dynasty reached its peak under the reign of Rudra Pratapa (1210-1238 CE). Rudra Pratapa was a powerful and successful ruler. He expanded the Kakatiya kingdom and defeated many of his enemies.
The Kakatiya dynasty came to an end in 1323 CE when it was conquered by the Delhi Sultanate. The Kakatiya dynasty was a major power in the Deccan region for over two centuries. They made significant contributions to the art, architecture, and literature of the region.