Who built the historic 9 storeyed Palace at Leh?

The correct answer is: C. Phuntsog Namgyal

Phuntsog Namgyal was the first Ladakhi king who unified the Ladakh region in the 17th century. He built the historic 9 storeyed Palace at Leh, which is now known as the Leh Palace. The palace was built as a defensive structure against the Mughal Empire, and it served as the seat of the Ladakhi government for over 400 years. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ladakh.

The other options are incorrect:

• Sengge Namgyal was the father of Phuntsog Namgyal, and he was the first Ladakhi ruler to convert to Buddhism.
• Galden Tahwang was a Tibetan Buddhist monk who lived in the 16th century. He is said to have founded the Drukpa Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
• Lde Nemagon was a Ladakhi king who ruled in the 15th century. He is said to have built the first Buddhist monastery in Ladakh.