Sultan mohammed shah aga khan iii biography

Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah, known as Aga Khan III, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GCVO, PC (2 November 1877–11 July 1957) was the 48th Imam of the NizariIsmaili sect of Shia Islam.

He was one of the founders and the first permanent president of the All-India Muslim League (AIML).

He was nominated to represent India at the League of Nations in 1932 and served as President of the League of Nations from 1937 to 1938.

He was born in Karachi during the British Raj in 1877. He was given a religious education.

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After Eton College, he went on to study at the University of Cambridge.

The distinction of Knight Commander of the Indian Empire (KCIE) was conferred upon him by Queen Victoria in 1897. In 1934, he was made a member of the Privy Council. The Aga Khan travelled to distant parts of the world to receive the homage of his followers, with the objective either of settling differences or of advancing their welfare through financial help and personal advice and guidance.

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