The correct answer is B. The Kakatiyas rose to power after the decline of the Chalukyas of Kalyani.
The Satavahanas were an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled over the Deccan region from the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. The Chalukyas of Vatapi were a dynasty that ruled over the Deccan region from the 6th century CE to the 12th century CE. The Chalukyas of Kalyani were a branch of the Chalukyas of Vatapi that ruled over the Deccan region from the 10th century CE to the 12th century CE. The Cholas were a dynasty that ruled over the Tamil Nadu region from the 9th century CE to the 13th century CE. The Yadavas of Devagiri were a dynasty that ruled over the Deccan region from the 12th century CE to the 14th century CE.
The Kakatiyas were a Telugu-speaking dynasty that ruled over the Telangana region of India from the 11th century CE to the 13th century CE. They were founded by Prola I in 1076 CE. The Kakatiyas reached the height of their power under the reign of Rudra Pratapa (1210-1238 CE). They were defeated by the Delhi Sultanate in 1323 CE.
The Kakatiyas were patrons of art, architecture, and literature. They built many temples and palaces, including the Warangal Fort and the Rudra Temple. They also patronized the Telugu language and literature.
The Kakatiyas were a major power in the Deccan region in the 12th and 13th centuries CE. They were defeated by the Delhi Sultanate in 1323 CE, but their legacy continues to this day.