SPECIAL SERIES ON H. H. THE AGA KHAN III
(published in November and December of 2009)
A special series dedicated to the 48th Ismaili Imam, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III (1877 – 1957) was published in November and December 2009. The articles in the series included many themes from his life as Imam of the Ismailis, a great Muslim leader and thinker, anecdotes as well as rare photographs from photographic and portrait libraries from around the world. The complete list of articles is shown below. We ask readers to continue to submit personal stories and anecdotes as well as rare and unique images related to the late Aga Khan that you have in your collection (email simerg@aol.com, subject Aga Khan III anecdotes) – they will be published in the Voices category of this website.
Note: The special series articles listed below, along with articles published since January 2010, are now available in a PDF file. Please click: Download Simerg’s special series on His Highness the Aga Khan III.
NOTE: This page has not been updated for a considerable length of time. We recommend that you visit SIMERG’S TABLE OF CONTENTS for a complete and most current list of articles on this website. Also, please visit Barakah, our sister website dedicated to His Highness the Aga Khan and members of his family as well as the Ismaili Imamat.
Special Series: November-December, 2009
Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: The Face of Imamat (last in series)
Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Long Reign Ends
Literary Reading: Hazrat Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Links to Movies at British Pathe
Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Imam of the Socio-Economic Revolution
Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Successor and a Son Reflect on Accomplishments of the 48th Ismaili Imam (first in series)
Articles published after special series
Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah – An Astonishing and Extraordinary Personality
I Wish I’d Been There: A Unique Moment in the Life of the Punjab Jamat
Avatar Discourses; Aga Khan III Investiture; 1907 – Aga Khan III in New York
Collection: “The Aga Khan’s Horses” – 1938 Limited Edition, Number 81, Signed by the Aga Khan
Collection: “The Memoirs of Aga Khan” – 1st Editions in Seven Languages
The Memoirs of Aga Khan – World Enough and Time: A Translator’s Voice
On Meeting the Noorani Family – My Voyage to Europe
The 1955 “Jubilee Ball” of His Highness the Aga Khan III at the Savoy
An Ismaili Youth’s Rare Moment With Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah
Page updated: October 12, 2012
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We appreciate the efforts of Simerg in making it possible for all Ismailis to relish the rare pictures of Sir Sultan Mohmed Shah taken at a time when we were not even born, to witness any of these events. Yet, now we understand the significance. This is yoeman service which cannot be underestimated.
We are proud to say the least that such rare find has been shared with us. I had heard about the Maharajas in the princely states of Limbdi and Jamnagar and some of the prominent ismailis living in those times working for the maharajas; as my mother used to relate. But this is actually proved with photographs to make it so poignant . This makes me say I wish I was there at the time.
My mother was from Kathiawar Limbdi; but we never had a chance even to visit this place . Her narration has suddenly come alive for me. It has also given us an insight into how people used to dress and look in those times with pagdi and feta; as well as their closeness to the Imam of the time.
Most of the jamat not was not urbanized; yet devout in their belief and worked very sincerely for the Imam.
We thank the Kotharis and all who have been instrumental in preserving these photos so well at the time when photography was not so advanced. Our humble shukranas for all their efforts.
Amazing piece of work which gives you an insight into the work of the Imamat. Masha Allah.