The correct answer is: D. Ahmad Shah Abdali
Ahmad Shah Abdali was a Pashtun ruler of the Durrani Empire. He was invited by two Kashmiri noblemen, Mir Muquim Kant and Khwaja Zahir Didmari, to capture Kashmir in 1752 AD. He defeated the Mughal governor of Kashmir, Zain-ul-Abidin, and took control of the region.
Nadir Shah was an Iranian ruler who invaded India in 1739. He defeated the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah and captured Delhi. However, he did not stay in India for long and returned to Iran.
Gulab Singh was a Dogra Rajput prince who founded the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1846. He was not invited by two Kashmiri noblemen to capture Kashmir.
Ranjit Singh was a Sikh ruler who founded the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. He did not capture Kashmir.
In conclusion, the correct answer is: D. Ahmad Shah Abdali