Amir Khusrau, known as the 'Parrot of India', began his career during the reign of Balban (specifically under his son Muhammad) and served several subsequent Sultans.

Balban introduced the famous Persian New Year festival 'Nauroz' in his court to add grandeur and impress the nobles.

Balban introduced 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'Paibos' (kissing the monarch's feet) to demonstrate the superiority of the Sultan over the nobles.

Persian was the official court language and the language of administration during the Delhi Sultanate.

Balban introduced these customs to demonstrate the superior status of the Sultan as the 'Shadow of God' (Zill-e-Illahi).

Although they were Turks, the Ghaznavids were thoroughly Persianized in terms of culture, language, and administration.

Farukhi Sistani was one of the prominent court poets of Mahmud who wrote panegyrics (qasidas) in his praise.

Ali Kufi translated the Chachnama from Arabic to Persian in the 13th century.

The Chachnama was originally written in Arabic and later translated into Persian by Ali Kufi.

Lothal is the only Indus city with a confirmed artificial dockyard. The presence of this dock, along with seals of Persian Gulf origin found there, confirms its role as a major center for maritime trade.