The Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world’s 15 million Ismaili Muslims, died in Lisbon on Tuesday (February 4) at the age of 88, according to the Aga Khan Development Network on X.The Aga Khan was known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world. The announcement of his designated successor will follow, the development network said.He was born Prince Shah Karim Al Husseini on December 13, 1936, in Geneva.As Aga Khan -- derived from Turkish and Persian words to mean commanding chief -- he was believed by Ismailis to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammad through the prophet's cousin and son-in-law, Ali, the first Imam, and his wife Fatima, the Prophet's daughter. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
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