His followers fled to Persia, where they founded their own branch of Ismailism and established their own line of succession. ... The Nizari Ismaili state managed to survive for 166 years.

ISLAMABAD: Prince Karim Aga Khan, the current Imam of Nizari Ismailism, is all set to come to Pakistan on 7th December for a 13-day visit to the country where he will meet notable personalities.He ...

Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan, the current imam of Nizari Ismailism, will mark 60 years as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslims today. The worldwide ...

Karim Al-Hussaini, also known as the Aga Khan, died on Tuesday, February 4, aged 88. A colossally wealthy philanthropist, he was also the imam of the Nizari Ismaili faith, an esoteric branch of ...

The Nizari Ismaili sect’s roots go back to another succession dispute within the Fatimid empire. Their connection with India may go back to trade along India’s western coast.

Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, the 49th hereditary leader of Nizari Ismailism, a branch of Shia Islam, is coming to Canada to celebrate 60 years — his diamond jubilee — as Imam.

The Order of Assassins is loosely based on the Nizari Ismailis, ... One rumor even suggested that Ismailism was a sect created by a Jewish magician hoping to destroy Islam from within.

Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, the 49th hereditary leader of Nizari Ismailism, a branch of Shia Islam, is in Canada to celebrate 60 years — his diamond jubilee — as Imam.

KENDRA SPEARS - now known as Princess Salwa Aga Khan following her marriage to Prince Rahim - is expecting her first child. The model's father-in-law Mawlana Hazar Imam - also known as His Highness ...

The 49 th and current Imam of the Nizari Ismailism, which counts more than 15 million followers worldwide, is one of the world’s largest and most successful racehorse owners and breeders. His colours ...

Farhad Daftary wrote in “The Isma’ilis: Their History and Doctrines”: “Agha Khan’s settlement in Bombay in effect initiated the modern period in the history of Nizari Ismailism. The ...