Aga Khan IV

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Aga Khan IV's legacy is marked by a series of historic firsts and lasting contributions. He was the first Imam to establish a formal development network, AKDN, which has become a model for faith-based philanthropy. His horse racing operation achieved unprecedented success, with multiple winners of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. He also founded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, which has influenced architectural practice worldwide. In 2026, the renaming of the Prix d'Ispahan to the Prix Aga Khan IV in his honor underscores his enduring impact on the sport.

AwardsAga Khan IV received numerous honors for his humanitarian work, including honorary degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, and McGill University. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada in 2005. He also received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in 2004 and the Tolerance Award from the Evangelical Academy of Tutzing in 2006. In 2025, the Prix d'Ispahan horse race was renamed the Prix Aga Khan IV in his honor.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Canada

Government of Canada·2005

Appointed Companion for his humanitarian work.

Peace Prize of the German Book Trade

German Publishers and Booksellers Association·2004

For his commitment to interfaith dialogue and peace.

Honorary Doctorate

Harvard University·1996

Recognizing his contributions to development and education.

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Time

1967-03-03

The Aga Khan: A Modern Imam

Vanity Fair

2013-11-01

The Aga Khan's $13 Billion Empire

Records & Feats

Longest-serving Imam of the Nizari Isma'ili Muslims

Religious Leadership·2025

Served as the 49th Imam for 68 years, from 1957 to 2025.

Founder of the largest private development network

Philanthropy·1967

Founded the Aga Khan Development Network, which operates in over 30 countries.