Which Sultan declared himself as Sikandar-i- Sani, the second Alexander?

Alauddin Khalji, the second ruler of the Khalji dynasty, assumed the title 'Sikandar-i-Sani', which translates to 'the Second Alexander'. This title reflected his ambitious imperialistic goals and desire for world conquest, similar to Alexander the Great. He even had this title inscribed on his coinage to assert his authority and military prowess. Historical records and numismatic evidence confirm that he styled himself as 'Sikandar-us-sani' or 'the Second Alexander'. While other Sultans like Iltutmish and Balban were significant figures in the Delhi Sultanate, they did not adopt this specific epithet [1]. Alauddin's reign was marked by extensive military campaigns and administrative reforms, further justifying his adoption of such a grand title to signify his status as a conqueror [1].

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1. [1] https://tripurauniv.ac.in/site/images/pdf/StudyMaterialsDetail/BA-2ND(History)-History%20of%20India%20(1207-1757%20AD).pdf