The correct answer is (a) Jagat Chand.
Jagat Chand was the ruler of the Kahlur state in the 17th century. He was a contemporary of Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Dara Shikoh was a learned man and a Sufi mystic. He was also a rival to his younger brother Aurangzeb for the Mughal throne. In 1658, Aurangzeb defeated Dara Shikoh in the Battle of Samugarh and became the new Mughal emperor. Dara Shikoh fled to Kahlur and sought refuge with Jagat Chand. However, Jagat Chand refused to give him refuge and handed him over to Aurangzeb’s forces. Dara Shikoh was executed in 1659.
Baj Bahadur Chand was the ruler of the Kahlur state from 1678 to 1703. He was the son of Jagat Chand. Baj Bahadur Chand was a powerful ruler and he expanded the territory of the Kahlur state. He was also a patron of the arts and literature.
Roopchand was the ruler of the Kahlur state from 1703 to 1708. He was the son of Baj Bahadur Chand. Roopchand was a weak ruler and he was unable to maintain the power of the Kahlur state. He was defeated by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1708 and the Kahlur state was annexed to the Mughal empire.
Kalyan Chand was the ruler of the Kahlur state from 1708 to 1712. He was the son of Roopchand. Kalyan Chand was a minor when he ascended the throne and his mother ruled as regent. Kalyan Chand was a weak ruler and he was unable to maintain the power of the Kahlur state. He was defeated by the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah I in 1712 and the Kahlur state was annexed to the Mughal empire.