Alauddin Khilji had ambitions of world conquest and inscribed the title 'Sikandar-i-Sani' on his coins.

Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji founded the Khilji dynasty in 1290 AD after overthrowing the last Slave dynasty ruler.

Balban, who was originally a member of the Forty, destroyed their power to consolidate his own authority as Sultan.

Iltutmish organized a corps of forty powerful Turkish nobles, known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani or Chalisa, to assist in administration.

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

Balban adopted a stern policy of 'Blood and Iron' to suppress rebellions and restore the prestige of the Crown.

Razia Sultan, the daughter of Iltutmish, ruled from 1236 to 1240 AD and was the first female sovereign of the Delhi Sultanate.

Started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the Qutub Minar was completed by his son-in-law and successor, Iltutmish.

Iltutmish is regarded as the real founder because he consolidated the empire, saved it from Mongol invasion, and established Delhi as the capital.

Aibak died in 1210 AD in Lahore after falling from his horse while playing Chaugan (Horse Polo).