Who among the following was the author of Tarikh-i-Alai, which contains the details of the first few years of Sultan Alauddin Khilji?

The 'Tarikh-i-Alai', also known as 'Khaza'in-ul-Futuh', was authored by the renowned poet and historian Amir Khusrau [t3][t4]. Written in 1311 AD, this Persian chronicle provides a detailed account of the first fifteen years of Sultan Alauddin Khilji's reign, specifically focusing on his military achievements and successful campaigns in Southern India [t1][t3]. While other contemporary historians like Ziauddin Barani and Shams Siraj Afif wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi' focusing on the Tughlaq era, Khusrau's work remains a primary source for the Khilji period [c1][t7]. Amir Khusrau was a prolific writer who also composed works like 'Miftah-ul-Futuh' and 'Tughlaq Nama' [c1][t4]. Yahiya bin Ahmad Sirhindi, another option, is known for 'Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shahi', which chronicles the Sayyid dynasty [c5][t4]. Therefore, Amir Khusrau is the correct author of the 'Tarikh-i-Alai'.

Sources

1. [1] https://fmuniversity.nic.in/getdata?dir=deptnotice&rid=notice2087_12620251749710563789.pdf
2. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 10: Advent of Arabs and Turks > Sources for the Study of Delhi Sultanate > p. 136
3. [3] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 10: Advent of Arabs and Turks > 10.5 Sayyid Dynasty (1414 - 1451) > p. 148