Situated on the hill above the white villa, the residence of the Aga Khan III,
the Mausoleum of Aga Khan is built by his French born wife accordance to his wishes.
This Mausoleum belongs to the spiritual leader of the Ismailis- Aga Khan III.
Built in a very elegant manner by using pink granite, Mausoleum of Aga Khan
is among of late 1950's structures. The location of Mausoleum at the hilltop
gives an excellent view to the Aga Khan's White Villa also. Mausoleum of Aga
Khan is located near to the Monastery of St Simeons on the west bank at Aswan.
The interior of the mausoleum is given ethnic contrast combination of light
colors, floored with red carpets and immaculately maintained. A fresh red rose
was also laid on the sarcophagus every day according to the instructions given
by the Begum of Aga Khan.
Also known by the name of Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, Aga Khan was the 48th Imam
of the Ismaili (Shia sect) Muslims. He was the only surviving son of Aga Kahn
II, born at Karachi, who succeeded his father as the Imam in 1885. Aga Khan
III was not only the Imam of the Shia Ismailis Muslims but was also a founding
member and the President of the All India Muslim League. All India Muslim League
was the party that was responsible for the division of United India into Pakistan
and India.
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