Two months ago GoldenRoom did a feature article on Tibet, describing the world’s other theocracy; unique amongst nations, Tibet is headed by a spiritual leader the Dalai Lama even though it is deprived of its actual territory. As was stated in that article, Tibet is not the world’s only theocracy and this month GoldenRoom features an even more remarkable community: the Ismaili community, headed by their ‘king’ and spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, yet never having a territory. The Ismaili dynasty itself is perhaps one of the most cross cultural in the world, and despite its lack of territory maintains an active and influential international role.
via What Does My Neighbour Believe? The Ismailis and The Aga Khan – Golden Room.Co.UK article | Paderborner ‘SJ’ Blog.
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