The correct answer is: A) Bahmani Sultanate
The Kakatiya dynasty was a Telugu-speaking Hindu dynasty that ruled the Deccan region of India from the 11th to the 14th centuries. The dynasty was founded by Prola I in 1076 CE, and its capital was at Warangal. The Kakatiyas were a powerful and prosperous dynasty, and they were known for their patronage of art, architecture, and literature.
The Kakatiya dynasty came to an end in 1323 CE, when it was overthrown by the Bahmani Sultanate. The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim sultanate that was founded in 1347 CE by Alauddin Bahman Shah. The sultanate was based in Gulbarga, and it ruled over much of the Deccan region. The Bahmani Sultanate was a powerful and influential sultanate, and it played a major role in the history of the Deccan.
The other options are incorrect because:
- The Delhi Sultanate was a Muslim sultanate that was founded in 1206 CE by Qutb-ud-din Aibak. The sultanate was based in Delhi, and it ruled over much of northern India. The Delhi Sultanate was a powerful and influential sultanate, and it played a major role in the history of India. However, the Delhi Sultanate did not invade the Kakatiya dynasty.
- The Vijayanagara Empire was a Hindu empire that was founded in 1336 CE by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I. The empire was based in Vijayanagara, and it ruled over much of the Deccan region. The Vijayanagara Empire was a powerful and influential empire, and it played a major role in the history of the Deccan. However, the Vijayanagara Empire did not invade the Kakatiya dynasty.
- The Cholas were a Tamil dynasty that ruled over much of southern India from the 9th to the 13th centuries. The Cholas were a powerful and prosperous dynasty, and they were known for their patronage of art, architecture, and literature. However, the Cholas did not invade the Kakatiya dynasty.