The correct answer is: a) British taxation policies.
Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy was a Telugu warrior who led a rebellion against the British East India Company in the 1840s. The revolt was primarily motivated by the British government’s heavy taxation policies, which were seen as unfair and oppressive by the local population. The British also imposed a number of restrictions on the local people, including restrictions on religious practices and forced labor practices. These restrictions further fueled the resentment of the local population and contributed to the outbreak of the revolt.
The revolt was initially successful, with Narasimha Reddy and his forces capturing a number of British forts and towns. However, the British eventually regrouped and defeated the rebels. Narasimha Reddy was killed in battle, and the revolt was suppressed. However, the revolt is remembered as an important event in the history of Indian independence, and it is seen as a precursor to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
The other options are incorrect because they were not the primary causes of the revolt. Option b, feudal oppression by zamindars, was a problem in the region, but it was not the primary cause of the revolt. Option c, restrictions on religious practices, was also a problem, but it was not the primary cause of the revolt. Option d, forced labor practices, was also a problem, but it was not the primary cause of the revolt.