Search results
Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah (Arabic: سلطان محمد شاه, romanized: Sulṭān Muḥammad Shāh; 2 November 1877 – 11 July 1957), known as Aga Khan III (Persian: آقا خان سوم, romanized: Āqā Khān Suwwūm), was the 48th imam of the Nizari Ism'aili branch of Shia Islam.
Jul 10, 2024 · Aga Khan III (born November 2, 1877, Karachi, India [now in Pakistan]—died July 11, 1957, Versoix, Switzerland) was the only son of the Aga Khan II. He succeeded his father as imam (leader) of the Nizārī Ismāʿīlī sect in 1885.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 17, 2023 · Beautiful, glamorous and loyal – Begum Aga Khan III was born this week in 1906. She was the Aga Khan III’s fourth and final wife for 13 years. Their love story is widely remembered as being the greatest, and has even been referred to as a story book romance.
Nov 1, 2023 · Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III was undeniably one such trailblazer whose legacy extends far beyond his role as the leader of the Ismaili Muslim community. Born in Karachi, Pakistan on 2 November 1877, Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah inherited a rich legacy of leadership and community advancement.
Sultan Mahommed Shah, Aga Khan III, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GCVO, PC (November 2, 1877 – July 11, 1957) was the 48th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. He was one of the founders and the first president of the All-India Muslim League, and served as President of the League of Nations from 1937-38.
On December 17, 1948, the Aga Khan III completed 65 years, 3 months and 9 days of his Imamate which is the longest record in the history of all the 48 Imams. In 1949, the Aga Khan III was declared an Iranian citizen and was awarded the distinguished title of Hazratwala, i.e.
Oct 24, 2020 · Born on November 2, 1877, Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III assumed Imamat at the age of eight. His Imamat lasted for 72 years, during which he went on to establish himself as an influential political leader, not only in colonial India but also on the international scene.
