Who among the following revolted against Balban, Sultan of Delhi, and declared himself as an independent ruler of Bengal in 1279?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Tughril Beg.
 Tughril Beg revolted against Sultan Balban of Delhi and declared himself the independent ruler of Bengal in 1279.
 Tughril Beg was a governor appointed by Balban, but he took advantage of the political instability and declared independence.
 His rebellion posed a significant challenge to Balban's authority, leading to military campaigns to suppress the uprising.
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Muhammad Khan:
 There is no significant historical record of Muhammad Khan revolting against Balban and declaring independence in Bengal during this period.
Bughra Khan:
 Bughra Khan, also known as Nasiruddin Bughra Khan, was a son of Balban who was appointed as the governor of Bengal. He later declared independence after Balban's death, but not in 1279.
Nasir-ud-din Mahmud:
 Nasir-ud-din Mahmud was a Sultan of Delhi, known for his conflict with the Mongols and internal administration, but he did not declare independence in Bengal.