Nonfiction

The Aga Khan ascended to the throne of Shia Ismaili Muslims at the tender age of 20 while still a student at Harvard. During his reign of over 67 years, he has transformed over 20 million followers into an enviable community of high achievers in professions, politics, business, law and journalism.
Renowned worldwide as a transnational humanitarian, the Aga Khan has established schools, universities and hospitals in some of the world's remotest parts. Portraying a moderate face of Islam, he has built bridges between East and West and has been a champion of pluralism, diversity and promoting Islamic values to reduce extremism and radicalism.

In this latest biography of the Aga Khan, award-winning author Mansoor Ladha describes the Aga Khan’s contributions, particularly his close connections with Canada where he has established five world-renowned institutions, such as the Global Centre for Pluralism (Ottawa); Aga Khan Museum (Toronto). Aga Khan Garden (Edmonton); Ismaili Centre Toronto and Delegation of Ismaili Imamat (Ottawa), making it the headquarters of the Ismaili community, which has enriched the country through their community activities, entrepreneurial spirit, and devotion to the country.