Aga Khan
Publié le 22/02/2012
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Persian for "great commander"; the
title of the leader of the Nizari Ismaili community in
ISLAM. The Aga Khan is the IMAM or inspired leader
of a community in SHI'ITE ISLAM known as the Nizari
Ismaili community. Aga Khan I (1800–81) received
the designation from the shah of Persia in 1817.
Later he rebelled against one of the shah's successors
and immigrated to India. There he assisted
British military efforts and won British favor.
The title has been passed down to successors
of the fi rst Aga Khan: His son Aga Khan II
(d. 1885), his grandson Aga Khan III (1877–1957),
and his great-grandson Aga Khan IV (b. 1937). In
addition to overseeing their community, the Aga
Khans have been active in politics and business.
For example, Aga Khan III, a philanthropist and
statesman, led the All-India Muslim League in its
early years. In 1937 he was elected president of the
League of Nations.
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