The correct answer is (a) Kalyan Chand.
Kalyan Chand was the first king of the Chand dynasty of Kumaon. He was a powerful ruler who expanded his kingdom to include much of present-day Uttarakhand. He was also a patron of the arts and literature.
Som Chand was the second king of the Chand dynasty. He was a wise and just ruler who is credited with establishing many of the kingdom’s institutions.
Apoorva Chand was the third king of the Chand dynasty. He was a brave and adventurous ruler who is known for his military conquests.
Veer Chand was the fourth king of the Chand dynasty. He was a powerful and ruthless ruler who is known for his cruelty.
The Chand dynasty was a powerful Rajput dynasty that ruled over Kumaon from the 11th to the 18th centuries. The dynasty was founded by Kalyan Chand in the 11th century. The Chand rulers were patrons of the arts and literature, and they built many temples and palaces in Kumaon. The dynasty came to an end in the 18th century when the Gurkhas invaded Kumaon.