A direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, Khan was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.
The Aga Khan was given the title of “His Highness” by Queen Elizabeth in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather the Aga Khan III unexpectedly made him heir to the family’s 1,300-year ...
Treated as a head of state, the Aga Khan was given the title of ‘His Highness’ by the late Queen in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather the Aga Khan III unexpectedly made him heir to ...
Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims and a friend of the late Queen, has died at the age of 88. He died on Tuesday surrounded by his family and an announcement on his ...
(The Conversation) — Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Feb. 4, 2025, served as the religious leader of Ismaili Muslims around the world since being appointed as the 49th hereditary imam in 1957.
Fast cars, yachts and racehorses are not the usual accoutrements of religious leaders, but they fitted the lifestyle of the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s 12 million Ismaili ...
The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Shariq Siddiqui, Indiana University (THE CONVERSATION) Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Feb. 4, 2025, served as the religious leader of ...