Explanations:The Delhi Sultanate was a significant political entity in medieval India, comprising a series of Muslim dynasties that ruled from Delhi. The rulers of the Delhi Sultanate were part of the Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties. However, not all historical figures associated with this period were rulers or part of the Delhi Sultanate.
Minhaj-i-Siraj, for instance, was a prominent historian and scholar who wrote the "Tabaqat-i-Nasiri," a historical work that covers the history of the Delhi Sultanate. He was not a ruler but a chronicler of the events and figures of the time. His work provides valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Delhi Sultanate period, but he himself was not a part of the ruling class.
Mohammed Ghori, on the other hand, was a ruler of the Ghurid Empire and is known for his invasions of India. His military campaigns laid the foundation for the Delhi Sultanate, but he himself was not a part of it. He ruled from Ghur (in present-day Afghanistan) and his conquests in India were instrumental in establishing the Delhi Sultanate, but he was not a ruler of the Sultanate itself.
Mohammed Alam Shah, however, was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, which was part of the Delhi Sultanate. He ruled from 1517 to 1526 and was succeeded by Babur, who established the Mughal Empire. Therefore, he is a part of the Delhi Sultanate and does not fit the criteria of the question.
The question asks for figures who were not rulers and not part of the Delhi Sultanate. Minhaj-i-Siraj and Mohammed Ghori fit this description, while Mohammed Alam Shah does not. Therefore, the correct answer is "Only (A) & (B)." This question tests the ability to distinguish between historical figures based on their roles and affiliations, which is crucial for understanding the complex political landscape of medieval India.