Option c is the correct answer Aurangzeb conquered Bijapur and Golconda in 1686 and 1687 respectively. He successfully defeated Sikandar Shah of Bijapur and annexed his kingdom. Subsequently, Aurangzeb proceeded against Golconda and dismantled the Kutb Shahi dynasty, annexing the territory as well. However, these conquests turned out to be a political blunder, as they removed the barrier between the Mughals and the Marathas, leading to a direct confrontation between the two powers.