Ismaili Dictionary & Encyclopedia

BalovarEncyclopedia Topic

Young groom

Various Sources BalpanEncyclopedia Topic

Childhood

Various Sources BaLRAMName

Brother of Krishna.

Frère de Krishna

Heritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #894general BALTIT FORTEncyclopedia Topic

"The Hunza valley, a region within the Northern Areas of Pakistan, close to the border with China, reflects the dramatic terrain of the Karakoram Mountain Range, is inhabited by the Ismailis. Hunza was an autonomous feudal kingdom ruled by the Mir until 1974, when it became part of Pakistan's Northern Areas. The history of the Baltit Fort is not precisely known. It was only at the turn of the last century that occupying British forces, compiled written descriptions and some photographic records. According to the local traditions, ascertained by recent scientific testing, the fort was built eight hundred years ago and became a part of the dowry when a princess of Baltistan married the reigning prince of Hunza. More than 70 phases of construction were identified using archaeological techniques during the survey and conservation of the Fort. One of Baltit's earliest phases was dated by Carbon 14 tests and found to be more than 700 years old. The fort, which was described by C.P. Skrine in his Chinese Central Asia as the "most impressively situated mediaeval castle in the world," Until 50 years ago, it remained the residence of the Mirs of Hunza. The plan of the building indicates that it began with a nucleus of one or two fortified houses, which then evolved into a fort towering above the village. The second storey and part of a third were added at different moments over time. The top storey was modified by adding verandas, thus transforming the structure from a fort into a palace.

In 1990, Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan donated the fort to the BHT (Baltit Heritage Trip). This donation enabled The Aga Khan Trust for Culture to sponsor the restoration work. The conservation project had to cope with extraordinary structural, geotechnical and logistical problems due to precarious condition of the edifice, the steep slope, the lack of soil stability and the remoteness of the area. One of the HCSP's main objectives in this project was to introduce and promote internationally recommended conservation standards and practices in Pakistan. Whenever possible, original construction techniques and materials were used for repairs, based on corresponding research and experiments. The site team had restored the physical shell of the building to a satisfactory state of structural stability, including the strengthening of walls, floors and roofs. Minor functional adjustments were required for the use of the building as a museum and cultural center, such as the addition of basic electrical and plumbing services, etc. The restoration was also seen as an opportunity for training young conservationists from Pakistan, as well as for the revival of traditional crafts, architects, engineers and local craftsmen have benefited from the site training process, complemented by seminars, workshops and special training courses from outside of the country.

The Baltit Fort Project, an old landmark of Islamic architecture has been finally brought back to its former splendid by the Historic Cities Support Programme (HCSP) of The Aga Khan Trust for Culture. The Fort was restored at a total cost of $. 2.15 million by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Getty Grant Programme and the Norwegian bilatered aid programme, NORAD, committed $. 200,000 and $. 450,000 respectively to the restoration project. The restoration work was completed in about five years. Accordingly, an inauguration ceremony of Baltit Fort took place in presence of President Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari of Pakistan and the Present Imam and 350 guests and delegates from all over the world on Sunday, September 29, 1996. Speaking on the occasion, the President said, "This intervention effort is not limited just to the physical restoration of the fort. The project represents a major undertaking both in the fields of development and culture. The effort goes beyond just tourism." In his speech, the Imam said, "As the prime historic landmark of Hunza, the fort is a major tourist attraction and a potential source of income for the local community. It can, therefore, be expected that the restoration project itself will act as a dynamic factor of change."

The Baltit Fort will be run as a museum and a cultural center by a public foundation, the Baltit Heritage Trip. After turning into a museum and a culture center, the Baltit Fort will be in a better position to contribute towards the economic, social and cultural development of the rapidly urbanizing village of Karimabad, Hunza. Apart from its importance as a historical monument, Baltit Fort has great cultural and symbolic value for the local community and constitutes a major economic resource for tourism.

Encyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddingeneral BalvantEncyclopedia Topic

Powerful, strong, mighty

Various Sources BalveEncyclopedia Topic

Burning, alight

Various Sources BamneroEncyclopedia Topic

Double, manifold

Various Sources BamniEncyclopedia Topic

Two times, twofold

Various Sources BanEncyclopedia Topic

Arrow, jungle

Various Sources BanaEncyclopedia Topic

Brother, servant, man, friend

Various Sources BANANoun

Dettes.

Heritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #471general BanayoEncyclopedia Topic

Make, made

Various Sources BandhEncyclopedia Topic

Bond, attachment, relationship

Various Sources BandhaeEncyclopedia Topic

Bind, attach

Various Sources BandhaesheEncyclopedia Topic

Will be tied

Various Sources BandhanEncyclopedia Topic

Bond, structure, attachment, relationship

Various Sources BaNDHaNNoun

Lien.

Heritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #473general BandhaniEncyclopedia Topic

Tied, attached, felt

Various Sources BandhavEncyclopedia Topic

Relatives

Various Sources BAnDHaWA (2)Noun

Frères. BE BAnDHaWA = 2 frères. "SOURBHAnR, TCHANDRaBHAnR BE BAnDHaWA". g. 281

Heritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #969general BaNDHINoun

Lier, attacher. Sir Bandhi = turban (qui enroule la tête). Signe de soumission: déposer son turban aux pieds du vainqueur (ou de l'Imam).

Heritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #474general BandhiEncyclopedia Topic

Tied, bound

Various Sources BandhieEncyclopedia Topic

Make, tie

Various Sources BandhiyaEncyclopedia Topic

Tied, will be tied

Various Sources BandhiyoEncyclopedia Topic

Bound

Various Sources BandhjoEncyclopedia Topic

Tie

Various Sources BandhoEncyclopedia Topic

Bound, bind, build, make

Various Sources BandhvaEncyclopedia Topic

Friends, brother

Various Sources BandukEncyclopedia Topic

Gun, rifle

Various Sources BaneEncyclopedia Topic

The slave, the man

Various Sources BaneEncyclopedia Topic

Arm

Various Sources BanGLA DESH (GINAN)Name

Bengalis' country. Mentioned in Jodilo 13 of Pir Shams.

Le pays des Bengalis. Jodilo 13 de Pir Shams.

Heritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #1009general BaniEncyclopedia Topic

Arrow

Various Sources Bani avhseEncyclopedia Topic

Will keep coming

Various Sources BaniyaEncyclopedia Topic

Shop keeper

Various Sources BanuEncyclopedia Topic

Slave, man

Various Sources BapdeEncyclopedia Topic

Poor, ignorant

Various Sources BaporEncyclopedia Topic

Afternoon

Various Sources BAQIR SHAH, SEYYED.Name

(15/16th Century). Son of Seyyed Imam Shah.

(15e/16e S). Fils de Seyyed Imam Shah.

Heritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #190general BAQIR, IMAM MOHAMED al-Name

57AH/677-114AH/732. Imam in 713, born in Medina. Son of Imam Zainul Abidin and Om Abdulla (daughter of Hazrat Hassan). Married Om Farwa, grand daughter of Abu Bakr. The city of Fadak*which was confisticated from Bibi Fatima was givenback to him. Compiled numerous works such as Ummul Kitab. Had 6 sons: Jafar Sadiq, Abdullah, Ibrahim, Hassan, Abu Tarab, and Thabit and 2 daughters: Zainab and Om Khulsum. He was poisoned to death by the Omayyad Hisham in August 732. (2 movements: Zaydie - the half-brother of the Imam - and Mansouriya.)

57AH/677-114AH/732. Imam en 713. Né à Médine. Fils de Imam Zeinul Abidin et Ummè Abdullah (fille Hazrat Hassan). Epousa Ummé Farwa (petite fille de Abu Bakr). La ville de Fadak* confisquée à Bibi Fatima lui fut rendue. Nombreux ouvrages dont Ummul Kitab. Eut 6 fils Jafar Sadiq, Abdullah, Ibrahim, Hassan, Abu Tarab, et Thabit et 2 filles: Zainab et Omm Khulsum. Il mourut empoisonné par l'Omayyad Hisham en ao

Heritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #187general BAQIYAName

Cemetary where Hazrat Hassan and Bibi Fatima are buried.

Cimetière o

Heritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #237general BarEncyclopedia Topic

Twelve (12), door

Various Sources Bar (Bahar)Encyclopedia Topic

Out, outside; light (imperative)

Various Sources Bar gurEncyclopedia Topic

Epithet of Pir Sadard in (r.a.), a title of Pir Sadardin r.a., the savior of 12 crores

Various Sources Bar kala / Barehi kalaEncyclopedia Topic

Twelve qualities, all qualities, all attributes, full splendor

Various Sources Bar karodEncyclopedia Topic

Twelve crore saved momins

Various Sources Bar meghEncyclopedia Topic

Torrential rain

Various Sources BARAKAEncyclopedia Topic

The word baraka means abundance or plantitude of blessings and favour with perpetuity and continuity. It occurs six times in the Koran, such as tabaraka'lladhi (Blessed is He Who) and tabaraka'llah (Blessed is God), tabaraka'smu rabbika (Blessed is the name of your Sustainer). Not only it is used for God Himself and His Supreme Name (7:54, 55:78), the word mubarak (blessed) is also used for the Koran and the Kaba in the Koran (3:96, 6:92), for mountain and water of rain (41:10, 50:9), olive tree and its fruit and oil (24:35). Basically there are three kinds of barkat

Encyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddingeneral BaranaEncyclopedia Topic

Doors

Various Sources BaraneEncyclopedia Topic

From the doors

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