Teacher:You are given a statement written in Marathi. Choose the most logical word from the given 4 options which can be used to replace the <MASK> token in the statement. Output the word from the correct option .
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Statement: No major empires arose thereafter, and parts of Tamil Nadu were for a while ruled by a number of different local chiefs, such as the Nayaks of the modern <MASK> (see Serfoji II) and Andhra Pradesh regions. From the 17th century onwards, European powers began establishing settlements and trading outposts in the region. A number of battles were fought between the British, French and Danish in the 18th century, and by the end of the 18th century most of Tamil Nadu was under British rule.

 Option A: केरळ

 Option B: Karnataka

 Option C: ऑस्ट्रेलिया

 Option D: महाराष्ट्र
Student:
महाराष्ट्र