The correct answer is C. Sengge Namgyal.
Sengge Namgyal was the third hereditary ruler of the Namgyal dynasty of Ladakh. He was born in 1570 and ruled from 1616 to 1642. He is considered to be one of the greatest rulers of Ladakh. He is also known as “The Lion of Ladakh”.
Sengge Namgyal was a great military leader. He fought many battles against the Mughals and the Tibetans. He was able to expand the territory of Ladakh and protect it from foreign invaders.
Sengge Namgyal was also a great administrator. He built many roads, bridges, and temples in Ladakh. He also introduced many reforms in the administration of Ladakh.
Sengge Namgyal died in 1642. He is considered to be one of the greatest rulers of Ladakh. He is also known as “The Lion of Ladakh”.
Option A: Nyima Namgyal was the first hereditary ruler of the Namgyal dynasty of Ladakh. He was born in 1550 and ruled from 1552 to 1570. He was not a powerful ruler.
Option B: Deskyong Namgyal was the second hereditary ruler of the Namgyal dynasty of Ladakh. He was born in 1570 and ruled from 1570 to 1616. He was not a powerful ruler.
Option D: Tsewang Namgyal was the fourth hereditary ruler of the Namgyal dynasty of Ladakh. He was born in 1616 and ruled from 1642 to 1682. He was a powerful ruler, but he was not as powerful as Sengge Namgyal.