 Ahmad Shah was born to Muhammad Shah I alias Tatar Khan who was a son of Muzaffar Shah I. Muhammad Shah I was probably killed by his uncle Shams Khan in favour of his grandfather Muzaffar Shah when he imprisoned him.According to "Mirat-i-Ahmadi", he abdicated the throne in favour of his grandson Ahmad Shah in 1410 due to his failing health.He died five months and 13 days later.