of Sultan Muhammad Shah (1885 to 1957), the Nizari Ismailis emerged as one of the most prominent Muslim groups in India. Aga Khan III would play a key role in India's independence as a member of the All India Muslim League, and in the creation of Pakistan. See also Satpanth References History of Nizari Isma'ilism 1866 in case law Law of India 1866 in British India