The incalculable fortune inherited by the new Aga Khan: an estimated heritage of billions, yachts, airplanes and purebloods

The spiritual leader of the Ismaelians left his successor a colossal fortune amassed for more than a century. And an equally impressive philanthropic mission.

The death of Prince Karim al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, on 4 February, raised two incognitas: who was to succeed one of the richest hereditary rulers in the world and spiritual leader of the Ismaelite Muslims? And, to what extent did his fortune ascend? The first question was resolved within a few hours of his death. According to the tradition of this dynasty, the imam chooses his successor without restriction from any of his descendants. Prince…