Which dynasty established control over Telangana after the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire?

The correct answer is: A) Qutb Shahi dynasty

The Qutb Shahi dynasty was a Muslim dynasty that ruled the Deccan region of India from 1518 to 1687. The dynasty was founded by Quli Qutb Shah, who was a general in the Bahmani Sultanate. The Qutb Shahis were known for their patronage of art and architecture, and they built many beautiful mosques, tombs, and palaces in Hyderabad, their capital city. The dynasty came to an end in 1687, when it was conquered by the Mughal Empire.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

• The Mughal Empire was a Muslim empire that ruled most of India from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The Mughals conquered the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1687.
• The Maratha Empire was a Hindu empire that ruled much of India from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The Marathas never ruled Telangana.
• The Bahamani Sultanate was a Muslim sultanate that ruled the Deccan region of India from 1347 to 1518. The Qutb Shahi dynasty was founded by a general in the Bahmani Sultanate.