Welcome to F.I.E.L.D.- the First Ismaili Electronic Library and Database.

Places

Places of note, including Jamatkhanas, Award-winning Buildings, Parks, etc.

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"The Delegation will serve a representational role for the Imamat and its non-denominational, philanthropic and development agencies which constitute the Aga Khan Development Network – the AKDN. An open, secular facility, the Delegation will be a sanctuary for peaceful, quiet diplomacy, informed by the Imamat’s outlook of global convergence and the development of civil society. It will be an enabling venue for fruitful public engagements, information services and educational programmes, all backed up by high quality research, to sustain a vibrant intellectual centre, and a key policy-informing institution." Speech by H.H. The Aga Khan at the ground breaking ceremony

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Photos of Jamatkhanas of the World

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Shigar Fort is built upon a massive boulder and is 400 years old. It is locally known as Fongkhar, "Palace on the Rock". Shigar Fort is at the foot of a steep rock formation, on top of which lie the ruins of the original Fort. It was the former royal residence of the Rajas of Shigar.

The twentieth ruler of the Amacha dynasty, Raja Hassan Khan came in power in 1634. However, he lost his kingdom to other invaders. With the help of Moghul emperor Shah Jehan and his forces, he managed to regain the throne. The Raja brought many artisans from Kashmir to Shigar and went on to build the fort. In the 1950's, Shigar Fort was gradually abandoned.

The restored Shigar Fort Residence is the first exclusive heritage house in Pakistan. It is a one hour drive from Skardu airport.

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Photographs of various Forts in Syria

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Album for Wynford Park, housing the Toronto High Profile Jamatkhana and Aga Khan Museum.

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La Grande Mosquée de Mahdia.

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The Chantilly chateau

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The Chantilly chateau

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Baltit Fort

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Baltit Fort

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Baltit Fort

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Serena Hotel in Kabul.

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Descending the steps of the citadel, a 13th-century fortress in Aleppo, Syria.

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Inspiration: restoration of the Baltit Fort in Pakistan prompted inhabitants of the nearby town of Karimabad to improve their homes


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