The correct answer is: a) Patiala, Nabha, Jind.
The Phulkian states were three princely states in the Punjab region of British India. They were founded by three sons of Phul, a Sikh warrior who died in 1761. The three states were Patiala, Nabha, and Jind.
Patiala was the largest and most powerful of the Phulkian states. It was founded by Amar Singh, the eldest son of Phul. Patiala reached its peak under the rule of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh (1857-1900), who was a close ally of the British.
Nabha was founded by Sahib Singh, the second son of Phul. Nabha was a smaller state than Patiala, but it was also a prosperous and well-governed state.
Jind was founded by Fateh Singh, the third son of Phul. Jind was the smallest of the Phulkian states, but it was also a prosperous and well-governed state.
The Phulkian states were important players in the history of the Punjab region. They were allies of the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and they played a significant role in the development of the region.
The other options are incorrect because they do not include all three of the Phulkian states. Option b) includes Bahawalpur, Khairpur, and Kalat, which are not Phulkian states. Option c) includes Malerkotla, Faridkot, and Loharu, which are not Phulkian states. Option d) includes Jammu, Kashmir, and Chamba, which are not Phulkian states.