Aga Khan III

Aga Khan III

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Aga Khan III, also known as Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, was the 48th Imam of the Ismaili Muslim community from 1885 until his death in 1957. He was a prominent leader in the Muslim community and an advocate for social and economic development. He played a significant role in the establishment of the All-India Muslim League and was a key figure in the dialogue between Muslims and the British colonial government. His legacy includes a strong emphasis on education and modernization within the Ismaili community, and he was known for his philanthropic work and efforts to improve the welfare of his followers.

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Aga Khan III was born in Karachi and had a lifelong interest in horses.

Finola Kennedy on the Aga Khan Trophy’s centenary – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-06
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Aga Khan III inspired the local community with a famous slogan advocating for the education of girls.

Girls’ education - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-14
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Aga Khan III appointed his grandson Rahim as heir to the dynasty.

Rahim Aga Khan entronizado em cerimónia discreta | Lisboa
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-02-11
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