The Mughal Empire extended its control over parts of Andhra Pradesh, particularly the:

The correct answer is: b) Deccan Plateau.

The Mughal Empire was an Indian Muslim empire that ruled over a large portion of the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th to the early 18th centuries. The empire was founded by Babur, a descendant of Timur, in 1526. At its peak, the Mughal Empire controlled most of the Indian subcontinent, from Afghanistan in the north to Bengal in the east, and from Gujarat in the west to the Deccan Plateau in the south.

The Mughal Empire extended its control over parts of Andhra Pradesh, particularly the Deccan Plateau. The Mughals conquered the Deccan Plateau in the early 17th century. The Mughal emperor Akbar conquered the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda in 1687. The Mughals then annexed the Golconda sultanate and incorporated it into the Mughal Empire.

The Mughals ruled over Andhra Pradesh for over a century. During their rule, the Mughals built many monuments and buildings in Andhra Pradesh, including the Charminar in Hyderabad. The Mughals also introduced many new crops and technologies to Andhra Pradesh, which helped to improve the economy of the region.

The Mughal Empire declined in the late 18th century. The empire was eventually overthrown by the British East India Company in the early 19th century. However, the Mughal Empire left a lasting legacy on Andhra Pradesh. The Mughals introduced many new ideas and technologies to the region, which helped to shape the culture and history of Andhra Pradesh.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Option a) is incorrect because the Mughal Empire did not control the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh. The coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh were controlled by the Vijayanagara Empire.
• Option c) is incorrect because the Mughal Empire did not control the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh was controlled by the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda.
• Option d) is incorrect because the Mughal Empire did not control the tribal areas of the Eastern Ghats. The tribal areas of the Eastern Ghats were controlled by various tribal kingdoms.