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Aga Khan

American  
[ah-guh kahn] / ˈɑ gə ˈkɑn /

noun

Islam.
  1. the divinely ordained head of the Ismaʿili branch of Shiʿism.


Aga Khan British  
/ ˈɑːɡə ˈkɑːn /

noun

  1. the hereditary title of the head of the Ismaili sect of Muslims

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The trust's partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation supported her to rejoin school, and she now provides training to other girls and encourages them to stay in education.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He will take on the role from his father Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Tuesday at the age of 88.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

For his efforts, Hussain has been awarded with accolades including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, India’s most elite honor for performing artists, SFJazz’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Aga Khan Award, per his family’s statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

“Climate change has increased the intensity and frequency of disasters across the region,” says Deedar Karim, programme co-ordinator for the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

Before the Aga Khan emigrated from Persia, he was appointed by the emperor Fateh Ali Shah to be governor-general of the extensive and important province of Kerman.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

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