Art in Aga Khan Palace
The Aga Khan Palace is setup as a museum on the ground floor. The rooms display art and stories relating to the Gandhiji, the palace, struggle for freedom and his vision for the nation. Many of the rooms are locked, apparently with exotic antique furniture dumped as trash.
While it is disheartening to see that none of the art pieces show the name of the artist or the time it was made, there is a name to most of the pieces and Lila (our guide) knew a lot about each art and each artist.
Source: Story at Every Corner
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Ismailimail 
I am so happy to see that the Aga Khan and his family’s innumerable contributions to the sub-continent are finally getting the proper respect and recognition through the social media. Your publication of this story is an important part of paying that respect. I now aspire to see such acknowledgement be echoed by India’s contemporary public leaders.
Given Ghandi’s immense contribution to India, all of us who love and admire our Bapu for his peace efforts between two of the world’s global cultures and religions, the naming of this historical institution after the India’s champion of peace is well deserved. This is entirely consistent with the spirit of peace, modesty and generosity that are among the founding values of the Aga Khan and his ancestors who have contributed to the memory preservation of values symbolized by museum. These are the same values that inspire much of the global development work that today’s Imam has created, supported and which he currently leads. One could argue that this unique Museum could easily and justifyably have been described as “the Aga Khan Museum for peace. Of course, being familiar with the Aga Khan’s characteristic modesty and commitment to unity and brotherhood, he would have no part of such a potentially divisive thought.
However, speaking personally, it would not be too inappropriate for this Canadian of Indian origin whose ancestory is closely connected with the State of Gujerat and India, I do wishfully dream of the day that the story and the symbolic value of this unique museum of peace, will someday become integrated into the narrative of the founding principles of modern day India. Such a narrative is much needed in today’s divisive politics. A movement that needs to be lead by India’s cintemporary leaders. Such a generous and progressive narrative and its local and global awareness would make me even prouder to call myself an Ismaili Muslim of Indian heritage, an identity that I aspire to pass on to the next generation of Ismailies living and growing – particularly those who live in the West.
As the present Aga Khan and his ancestors have thought us with their words and deeds, the quest for peace, reconciliation and unity are all an aspirational and part of our eternal journey. Like all such quests, such journies require us to struggle to endure that the work of past and present progressive leaders remain fresh in our consciousness- which can only come from struggle to keep our memories fresh. I truly appreciate this electronic publication’s efforts to keep our memories of the role that the Aga Khan and his ancestors to the cause of Peace in India as well as Pakistan – which is a story for another day. Thank you for publishing this story which I am happy to pass on to the next generation, many of who are graduates of some of the best universities in the world and are well on their way to becoming leaders in their chosen professions Canada, America and the world. Thank you.
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Hi Nizar, thank you for the very thoughtful comment. I couldn’t agree more.
While I (an American Canadian of Indian origin) went to college in Pune, only now do I really comprehend the importance of this place and its story. This place tells a story of generosity and kindness of Aga Khans, Gandhiji and more who gave so much to so many. We have a lot to learn from them and its our duty to share.
I feel privileged to walk the grounds, write this article and read your thought.
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Hi, you have a very resource rich website! Its beautifully done too.
Thank you for linking my experience from the beautiful and important Aga Khan palace to your page (https://storyateverycorner.com/agakhan-palace-pune/).
I’m curious… how did you discover my blog?
Thanks!
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Nice post on Aga Khan Palace Foundation
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