Recent history of our Region
1934 Mulaqat in Bombay - background and source of motivation to Qudratullah Beg:
Simple exchange of views between Political Agent Gilgit and Commandant Gilgit Scouts in 1937 which ultimately resulted in to revolutionary developments in our region.
Major developments since the decision by Political Agent:
Construction of Central Jamat Khana Gilgit - 1940 - 1945 and start of new JKs all over the region following this model of construction.
Purchase of land in Jutial & Sonikot Gilgit, Nomal, Gojardass (now Sultanabad}, Danyor, Oshikhandas - also other areas of SAT-MAQSO (or the Gilgit WAZARAT) by a large number of families: 1940 on wards.
1940 - Radio address by the Imam of the time - as recorded by my father - Alijah Qudratullah Beg;
Establishment of Aga Khan Legion in Hunza, Gilgit and Ghazer regions - an initiative of my father Haji Qudratullah Beg.
Participation of Regional Delegation in DJ celebrations in Bombay - 1946 Revisiting my Father's Record:
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DJ Souvenir of His Highness the Aga Khan 1885-1945: Issued by the Aga Khan Legion - 10th March 1946 - THE DAWN for our region.
Shah Karim ul Hussaini then:
Establishment of DJ Schools: 1946 and
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Start of Institutional setup through a brief constitution issued in Persian language. Mir of Hunza appointed as President for Central Asia, Pir of Ishkoman as Vice President, Haji Qudratullah Beg as Nazim-e-Umur Central Asia, and Secretaries for each of the four Political Districts of Warshgoom, now called District Ghazer.
SAGA OF DEVELOPMENT OF ISMAILI INSTITUTIONS IN GILGIT (HUNZA & GHAZER) DURING 20th CENTURY AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DIAMOND JUBILEE (DJ) SCHOOLS (PART-I)
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SAGA OF DEVELOPMENT OF ISMAILI INSTITUTIONS IN GILGIT (HUNZA & GHAZER) DURING 20th CENTURY AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DIAMOND JUBILEE (DJ) SCHOOLS (PART-I) • hisamullahbeg.blogspot.com
Establishment of MUSAFIR KHANA around Central JK and DJ Hostel:
1946 on ward Construction of Jubilee market shops and associated economical activity such as MULTIPURPOSE SOCIETY & associations:
1951 Purchase of 13 kanals of land towards construction of Jubilee market adjacent to the JK complex.
1954 Platinum Jubilee Band:
Planning for construction of SKH in Gilgit and land acquisition: 1957 on ward, completed in 1967.
Start of SHAHEEN Cool and another from Gilgit river for barren lands 1954 on ward.
Planning for the visit of MHI 1958 - copy of signed Photo given to my father on this occasion:
And the life changing VISIT: 1960.
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Purchase of Aga Khan Building Iqbal Road Rawalpindi dedicated to the visit - 1961 with three aims:
A. Facilitation of dealers from our region.
B. To serve as a MUSAFIR KHANA and
C. Some rooms dedicated as a hostel for students seeking admission in educational institutions.
Start of Female Education:
Establishment of the FIRST DJ Girls School in Baltit Hunza - 1962 - with a intake of six girls - Zuhra Ahmad Din D/O the teacher, Late Shahida, Shamim Akhtar Beg, Khush Begum {mother of Nishat Riaz MBE} Mahjabeen and Taj Mahal - daughters of Master Rahmat who died recently.
New Constitution for Central Asia:
Endorsement of 1969 Constitution by Imamat:
February 19th, 1969