Which was the first dynasty to establish its independent rule in Ladakh?

The correct answer is: A. Lha-Chen

The Lha-Chen dynasty was the first dynasty to establish its independent rule in Ladakh. They ruled from the 8th to the 10th centuries. The founder of the dynasty was Lha-Chen Lha-To-Ri Nyima-Gon. He was a Buddhist monk who came to Ladakh from Tibet. He married the daughter of the local ruler and established his own dynasty. The Lha-Chen dynasty was a powerful and prosperous dynasty. They built many temples and monasteries in Ladakh. They also promoted trade and commerce. The Lha-Chen dynasty came to an end in the 10th century when they were overthrown by the Karkota dynasty.

The other options are incorrect because:

• The Namgyal dynasty was the second dynasty to rule Ladakh. They ruled from the 16th to the 20th centuries.
• The Utpala dynasty was a dynasty that ruled over parts of India and Nepal from the 8th to the 10th centuries. They did not rule over Ladakh.
• The Karkota dynasty was a dynasty that ruled over Ladakh from the 10th to the 13th centuries. They overthrew the Lha-Chen dynasty and ruled Ladakh for over 300 years.