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1914, I:Iaqrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmadra, who was also the Promised Messiah'sas Promised Son, was elected as Khali:fa. I:Ia4rat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmadra remained in office for nearly fifty-two years. He died in 1965 and was succeeded by his eldest son, I:Ia4rat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmadrh, the Promised grandson of the Promised Messiah (as)_ After seventeen years of meritorious service he passed away in 1982. He was succeeded by his younger brother, I:Iaqrat Mirza Ta- hir Ahmadrh as Khalifatul Masil:_i IV who, having led the Community to its present strength and global recognition, passed away on the 19th April, 2003. I:Ia4rat Mirza Mas- roor Ahmad Khalifatul Masil:_i yat is the present head of the Community and enjoys the distinction of being the great-grandson of I:Iaqrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as). iv