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Aga Khan III Named First Class Prince of the Bombay Presidency - 1916-04-01

April 1916 - The King-Emperor of Britain bestowed the rank of a First Class Prince of the Bombay Presidency together with a salute of 11 guns on Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III.
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Aga Khan III speaks at a meeting in memory of Sir Pherozeshah Mehta - 1915-12-08

1915 December 8, 1915 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III gave a speech at a meeting held in memory of Sir Pherozeshah Mehta in London. Source: 'the Times of India', Bombay, 8 January 1916. 'This attitude of Sir Pherozeshah Mehta conformed to the principles he applied throughout his public life. Amid the storm and stress of years of political activity, he never departed from the spirit of his confession of faith as President of the sixth session of the Indian National Congress at Calcutta in 1890.' ([1] 512)

Aga Khan III sends message to the Indian Muslims on Turkish entry into the War - 1914-11-02

November 2, 1914 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III sent a message to the Indian Muslims on Turkish entry into the War. It was printed in 'the Times', London, 4 November 1914.
Thousands of Muslims are fighting for their sovereigns already and all men must see that Turkey has not gone to war for the cause of Islam or for the defence of her independence. Thus our only duty as Muslims, now, is to remain loyal, faithful, and obedient to our temporal and secular allegiance. ([1] 510)

Aga Khan III contribution to the Indian Volunteers Committee - 1914-10-01

October 1, 1914 London, a meeting of the Indian Volunteers Committee was held at the Polytechnic, Regent Street. Mr. M.K. Gandhi, the Chairman of the Committee in his opening remarks, announced that Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III had just handed him a cheque for 200 pounds to be used for providing extra comfort for the corps at the front.

Aga Khan III given a grand reception by the leaders of the Indian communities in Burma - 1914-02-13
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February 13, 1914 -Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III was given a grand reception by the leaders of the Indian communities residing in Burma at the Jubilee Hall at approximately 5 p.m. The Honourable U. Hpay was voted to the chair, and he started the proceedings. The address of welcome was read by U. May Oung (which was later printed in the 'The Rangoon Gazette,' on February 16 under the title "Advise to the Indian Residents in Burma"). The address was then enclosed in a silver casket surmounted by a golden peacock and was then presented to Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III.

Aga Khan III attends reception by the Muslim Community of Burma - 1914-02-06

February 6, 1914 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III was present at a reception where he gave a reply to an address of Welcome by the Muslim Community of Burma. This address was printed in 'The Rangoon Gazette,' on February 9, 1914.
Among other important issues, Mowlana Sultan Mohamed Shah talked about the importance of education in Burma, his resignation form the Presidency of the All India Muslim League, 'national College' at Aligarh, the sufferings of Muslims in Tripoli, the Balkans and Persia, the relationship between Hindus and Muslims,

Aga Khan III visits Burma - 1914-02-06
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Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III visited Burma and advised his followers on social and cultural assimilation with the Burmese and to adopt Burmese names, customs and habits.
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Aga Khan III, on board the Arankola, arrived in Rangoon -1914-02-06

February 6, 1914 (Friday) - Morning: Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III, on board the Arankola, arrived in Rangoon in the morning with his personal staff; Mr. Allibhoy Mohammad. He was met at the port with Reception Committee and the dignitaries of both the Ismaili Communities as well as Government dignitaries, and Muslim elders.

Aga Khan III writes an article on 'The Indian Muslim Outlook' - 1914-01

1914 January - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III wrote an article 'The Indian Muslim Outlook' which was published in the 'The Edinburgh Review' - Edinburgh, London January 1914.
He wrote about restlessness among Muslims, an alleged Pan-Islamic agitation, recent press reports from India, the need for a strong and stable Turkish Government, independence in Persia and other important issues.

Aga Khan III attends the Muslim League Conference at Lahore -1914

Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III attended the Muslim League Conference at Lahore and was received with a rousing welcome.
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Aga Khan III speaks at a meeting held to protest against the treatment of Indians in South Africa - 1913-12-10

December 10, 1913 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III gave a speech at a meeting held to protest against the treatment of Indians in South Africa. It was published in 'the Times of India', Bombay, 17 December 1913.
He talked about the calamities in South Africa and how Britain would not have tolerated similar treatment to Englishmen, the elementary human injustice and proposed a conference to solve the problems of Indians in East Africa.

Aga Khan III writes to Sayyid Ammer Ali, announcing his resignation from the All India Muslim League Presidentship - 1913-11-02

November 2, 1913 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III sent a letter to Sayyid Ammer Ali, announcing his resignation from the All India Muslim League Presidentship.
In the resignation, Mowlana Sultan Mohamed Shah gave reasons for his decision:

Sayyid Ammer Ali retiring from the Presidentship of the London Branch of All India Muslim League - 1913-07-14

On 31 October 1913, 'The Times' had announced that Sayyid Ammer Ali was retiring from the Presidentship of the London Branch of All India Muslim League.

Aga Khan III gives a speech at the 5th Annual Meeting of the London Muslim League - 1913-07-14

July 14, 1913 - London: Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III gave a speech at the 5th Annual Meeting of the London Muslim League. He spoke of the Indian Muslim youth in England, relations between Turkey and Britain, Muslim solidarity, the importance of education, relations between different races in India, potential influence of sports and the leaders of the future.

Aga Khan III gives evidence before the Royal Commission on the Public Services in India - 1913-03-03

March 3, 1913 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III gave evidence before the Royal Commission on the Public Services in India. He spoke of his views on the Indian Civil Service, bringing Sanskrit and Arabic on the same level as Greek and Latin, encouraging Persian literature, Indian administration and Indian history and the advantages of teaching Englishmen oriental culture, among other such topics. ([1] 416)

Aga Khan III speaks on the necessity of having Hindu Universities in India - 1913-02-13

February 23, 1913 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III gave a speech at a Function in Honour of the Deputation of the Hindu University on the necessity of having Hindu Universities in India. He gave reminder of his own suggestion for two Hindu universities twelve years ago, a room for movement of intellectual variety. He said that he hoped that new universities would be able to produce eminent literary men.

Aga Khan III writes an article printed in 'The Times of India' - 1913-02-13

February 13, 1913 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III wrote an article printed in 'The Times of India', Bombay, 14 February 1913, and a brief summary was also printed in 'The Times', London.

Aga Khan III appeals the Indian Muslims to help the refugees of the Balkan War - 1912-12-09

December 1912 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III sent a cablegram to the Rajah of Mahmudabad, appealing the Indian Muslims to help the refugees of the Balkan War. It was printed in 'The Times of India', Bombay, 9 December 1912.

Aga Khan III gives interview about the need for a Muslim University - 1912-03-08

March 8, 1912 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III gave an interview about the need for a Muslim University, with 'The Times of India', Bombay.

Aga Khan III speaks on 'Education for National Regeneration' - 1912-03-04
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March 4, 1912 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III made the speech, 'Education for National Regeneration' at the Madrasash-i-Anjuman-i-Islam, Bombay. The speech was also printed in 'The Times of India', Bombay, 5 March 1912. 'Emphasizing how necessary education - and united action in education - is, his Highness pointed to the progress of Japan which he said had no great reformer, but was a nation of Bismarcks.' ([1] 393)


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