Who among the following is the author of the book 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri'?

Minhaj-us-Siraj

The correct answer is Option (1) - Minhaj-us-Siraj

'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri' is a historical work written in Persian by Minhaj-us-Siraj, who was a medieval Persian historian. The title 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri' translates to "The Nasiri Categories" or "The Nasiri Generations." This book is a comprehensive history that covers the early Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent up to the reign of Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah in the 13^th century.

Minhaj-us-Siraj was born in the 13^th century and served as a court historian in the Delhi Sultanate. His work is valued for its detailed accounts of the political, social, and cultural history of the period it covers. It provides insights into the rulers, their reigns, their policies, as well as significant events and developments during that time. 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri' is considered one of the important primary sources for studying medieval Indian history, particularly the Delhi Sultanate period.