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I was brought up in the Muslim religion," says the publicity-shy prince, who was 65 yesterday. "My
father insisted that I learnt the Koran and encouraged me to understand the basic traditions and beliefs
of Islam but without imposing any particular views. He was an overwhelming personality but
open-minded and liberal."
Hidden secrets of the universe-interview with Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan June Ducas about his art collection, now on show at the
Posted December 19th, 2020 by librarian-hdIf ever East meets West, it could be said to do so at Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan's 17th-century home, the Château de Bellerive on the shores of Lake Geneva. Flanked by two square towers, the
stone façade of the château with its tiled roof, wooden shutters and arched doors of studded oak is austere but arrestingly beautiful.
While the outside may be simple, the rooms inside are crammed with exotic bibelots, orchids, oriental
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