The correct answer is: C. Tsewang Namgyal.
Tsewang Namgyal was the fifth and most famous of the Namgyal rulers of Ladakh. He was born in 1554 and ruled from 1616 to 1642. He is credited with uniting Ladakh and expanding its territory. He also played a key role in popularizing the polo sport in Ladakh.
Polo is a team sport played on horseback in which the objective is to score goals against an opposing team. The game is played with a long-handled mallet and a small white plastic or wooden ball. The game is believed to have originated in Central Asia and was introduced to Ladakh by the Mughals in the 16th century.
Tsewang Namgyal was a keen polo player and is said to have played the game regularly. He is also credited with building the first polo ground in Ladakh. The polo ground is located in Leh, the capital of Ladakh. It is a popular tourist attraction and is used for both local and international polo matches.
The other options are incorrect.
- A. Tsetan Namgyal was the third Namgyal ruler of Ladakh. He ruled from 1505 to 1514.
- B. Nyime Namgyal was the fourth Namgyal ruler of Ladakh. He ruled from 1514 to 1554.
- D. Jamyang Namgyal was the sixth Namgyal ruler of Ladakh. He ruled from 1642 to 1684.