The rise of the Khiljis ended the monopoly of the racial Turkish nobility (Ilbari Turks) and brought a more diverse ruling class.

Amir Khusrau is traditionally credited with inventing the Sitar (by modifying the Veena) and the Tabla.

Ramachandra Deva was the Yadava ruler who was defeated and later became an ally of Alauddin.

To prevent conspiracies, Alauddin banned wine, social gatherings, and intermarriages among nobles without his permission.

Mongols who converted to Islam and settled near Delhi during Jalaluddin's reign were called 'New Musalmans'. Alauddin later massacred many of them.

Nusrat Khan was killed during the siege, and Alauddin eventually had to take command personally to capture Ranthambore.

Jalal-ud-din was an old and mild ruler who adopted a policy of tolerance and avoided harsh punishments, known as the policy of clemency.

The Tughlaq Dynasty, founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, succeeded the Khiljis in 1320.

Alauddin built the Hauz-i-Alai, now known as Hauz Khas, to supply water to the city of Siri.

Alauddin Khilji is famously attributed with this quote, emphasizing his absolute authority over family ties.