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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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Founded in 1959 by the late billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan, it aimed to give a voice to the majority African population, the company says in its profile.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2026

He died surrounded by family in Lisbon, Portugal, the Aga Khan Development Network said.

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

The Aga Khan was in fact at special pains to indicate the various directions in which Mahomedans and Hindus might and ought to act in harmonious co-operation.

From Indian Unrest by Chirol, Valentine, Sir

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