Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, leader of the Nizari Ismaili community, passed away, but India’s government did not issue a condolence message despite his deep contributions to Indian heritage and society.

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was on Wednesday named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga ...

A direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, Khan was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.

Aga Khan IV, a spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community, was known for his development work around the world, including India. He was given the title of "His Highness" by Queen ...

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world. He will take on the role from his father Prince Karim Aga Khan, who ...

The extent of the Aga Khan's financial empire is hard to measure. Some reports estimated his personal wealth to be in the billions. The Ismailis — a sect originally centered in India but which ...

The Aga Khan Foundation operates in countries with Ismaili populations or historical connections to the Ismaili community, such as Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar ...

There are also large populations in India, Afghanistan and Africa. Prince Karim Aga Khan succeeded his grandfather as imam of the Ismaili Muslims in 1957 at the age of 20. The prince had an ...

There are also large populations in India, Afghanistan and parts of Africa. PA Media The Aga Khan was friends with the late Queen Elizabeth II and the King is understood to be deeply saddened by ...