Who was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
A
Firuz Shah Tughluq
B
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq Shah II
C
Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
D
Nasrat Shah
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1 The Tughluq dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1320 to 1414.
2 Firuz Shah Tughluq reigned from 1351 to 1388.
3 After Firuz Shah Tughluq, the dynasty weakened significantly with several short-lived rulers and succession struggles.
4 Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Shah Tughluq was the last ruler of the dynasty, reigning formally from 1394 to 1413, although his effective control was limited, especially after Timur's invasion in 1398.
5 Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq Shah II and Nasrat Shah were other claimants or rulers during the period of decline after Firuz Shah.