Who among the following ruler ruled before Prithviraj Chauhan over Delhi?

Ananga Pala

The correct answer is Option 2- Ananga Pala

Ananga Pala ruled Delhi before Prithviraj Chauhan. He was the last ruler of the Tomar dynasty and reigned from 1051 to 1081 CE. He was known for his military prowess and built a strong fort in Delhi, which was known as Lalkot.

Prithviraj Chauhan was the last Hindu ruler of Delhi before the Muslim conquest. He ruled from 1175 to 1192 CE and was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE.

The other rulers listed in the question, Ghiyasuddin Balban, Jalaluddin Khalji, and Qutbuddin Aybak, all ruled Delhi after Prithviraj Chauhan. Ghiyasuddin Balban ruled from 1266 to 1286 CE, Jalaluddin Khalji ruled from 1296 to 1296 CE, and Qutbuddin Aybak ruled from 1206 to 1210 CE.