Ruthless and obsessed: Know the dreaded Alauddin Khilji, played by Ranveer

His real name!

Historians have revealed that Alauddin Khilji was not the real name of this ferocious ruler. His original name was Ali Gurshasp. He was the nephew of Sultan Jalaluddin, the founder of Khalji dynasty. Post the death of his father Shihabuddin, it was Jalaluddin who raised Alauddin. Picture Credit: Twitter (@RanveerOfficial)

His conquest to throne!

Alauddin Khilji dethroned and killed his own uncle Jalaluddin to become the king. He treacherously killed Sultan Jalaluddin and then became the new Sultan, in the year 1296. Picture Credit: Twitter (@RanveerOfficial)

His two Queens and love for Padmavati!

Alauddin Khilji had married Jalaluddin’s daughter, but apparently, he wasn’t happy with her. He then married another woman named Mahru. Meanwhile, he fell obsessively for Rani Padmavati (Queen of Chittor) by merely listening to the stories of her beauty. It is being said that Alauddin invaded Chittor only to conquer Queen Padmavati. Picture Credit: Twitter (@RanveerOfficial)

The ‘second Alexander’!

An interesting trivia about Alauddin Khilji reveals that he was mighty inspired by ancient Greek king Alexander. He took upon the title of ‘Sikander-I-Sani’ and started referring himself as the ‘Second Alexander’. Picture Credit: Yogen Shah

His relationship with Malik Kafur

A lot of historians are of a belief that Alauddin had physical relationship with his captive Malik Kafur. Taking full advantage of the situation, Malik became Alauddin’s most trusted aid and rose to be the Malik Naib. Picture Credit: Yogen Shah