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Who was His Highness the Aga Khan IV?

His Highness the Aga Khan IV died on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, aged 88

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Infographics05 February 2025 - 10:36
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    Who was His Highness the Aga Khan IV?





    His Highness the Aga Khan IV was one of the world’s richest hereditary rulers.

    He was the leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims.

    At the age of 20, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage.

    His Highness the Aga Khan IV died on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, aged 88

    The Aga Khan name is often translated as a blend of Turkish and Persian, meaning commanding chief



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