The correct answer is: a) Churachand Singh.
Churachand Singh was the Maharaja of Manipur from 1891 to 1941. He was born on 18 July 1876 and ascended the throne at the age of 5, after the events of the Anglo-Manipuri War. He was the son of Kulachandra Singh, who was the Maharaja of Manipur from 1862 to 1890.
Churachand Singh was a progressive ruler who introduced many reforms in Manipur. He established schools, hospitals, and other public institutions. He also built roads and bridges. He was a patron of the arts and literature. He died on 13 July 1941 at the age of 64.
The other options are incorrect.
- Option b) Kulachandra Singh was the Maharaja of Manipur from 1862 to 1890. He was the father of Churachand Singh.
- Option c) Gambhir Singh was the Maharaja of Manipur from 1826 to 1834. He was the grandfather of Churachand Singh.
- Option d) Marjit Singh was the Maharaja of Manipur from 1819 to 1826. He was the great-grandfather of Churachand Singh.