Which Karkota king extended his empire in Ladakh during 7-8th century AD?

Pratapaditiya
Jayapida
Tarapida
Lalitaditya

The correct answer is D. Lalitaditya.

Lalitaditya Muktapida was a Karkota king who ruled over Kashmir from 724 to 761 CE. He was one of the most powerful rulers of Kashmir and extended his empire to include Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit, and parts of Central Asia. He was a great patron of art and literature and built many temples and monasteries in Kashmir.

Pratapaditya was the father of Lalitaditya. He was a powerful ruler who defeated the Chinese in a battle in 692 CE.

Jayapida was the son of Lalitaditya. He was a weak ruler who was defeated by the Tibetans in 779 CE.

Tarapida was the grandson of Lalitaditya. He was a short-lived ruler who was killed by his own ministers in 782 CE.