On the Historiography of Alauddin Khilji

Abstract

This paper aims to establish the existence of a positive relationship between the Sultan Alauddin Khilji and his court poet Amir Khusrau. As such, the propaganda produced by Khusrau towards his boss can be understood as sincere, thus increasing its valididty as a primary source. By doing this, the varaiety of sources regarding this reign is increased, as most sources tend to see Alauddin in a negative light.