It was built by Alauddin Khalji in 1315, and the tomb attributed to him is located inside the madrasa.

[1] The tomb attributed to Alauddin Khalji is located in the central room of the southern wing of the L-shaped madrasa in Qutb Minar complex, Delhi.

[3] According to many malfoozat (sayings of Sufi saints), the tomb was a site of pilgrimage and people used to tie threads to seek fulfillment of their wishes.

[4] After the release of Padmaavat, a 2018 Historical drama film which includes Alauddin Khulji, the number of visitors to the tomb has increased.

[3][7] There are seven small cells and two high-domed chambers forming the western wing of the madrasa.