The correct answer is: b) Phuntsog Namgyal.
Phuntsog Namgyal was the first Chogyal (King) of Sikkim. He was born in 1604 in the village of Yuksom in Sikkim. He was the son of Ngawang Namgyal, a Tibetan lama who had fled to Sikkim to escape religious persecution. Phuntsog Namgyal was educated in both Tibetan and Buddhist traditions.
In 1642, Phuntsog Namgyal led a revolt against the Lepcha rulers of Sikkim. He was successful in overthrowing the Lepcha rulers and establishing himself as the first Chogyal of Sikkim. Phuntsog Namgyal ruled Sikkim for 33 years until his death in 1675.
Phuntsog Namgyal was a wise and just ruler. He is credited with establishing the foundations of the Sikkimese state. He also promoted the development of agriculture, trade, and education in Sikkim.
Phuntsog Namgyal was a devout Buddhist. He built many temples and monasteries in Sikkim. He also promoted the study of Buddhism among the Sikkimese people.
Phuntsog Namgyal is a revered figure in Sikkimese history. He is remembered as the founder of the Sikkimese state and as a wise and just ruler.
The other options are incorrect because:
- a) Tensung Namgyal was the third Chogyal of Sikkim.
- c) Palden Thondup Namgyal was the ninth Chogyal of Sikkim.
- d) Chamna Dorji Namgyal was the tenth Chogyal of Sikkim.