Trusteeship Record
The trusteeship of the Ganjali Khan Endowment is a trust four centuries old. This record documents, with full descriptions and images, what has been done during the trusteeship to preserve the historic monuments, grow the endowment's revenue, support families and scholars in need, and keep the founder's good name alive.
Chapters of the record
Open any chapter to read the full account, illustrated.
Restoration of Historic Monuments
Safeguarding the square, bazaar, mosque, mint and cistern of Ganjali Khan with today's conservation science and deep respect for the Safavid masters'...
Endowed Properties & Revenue
Organising leases, reviving orchards and qanats, and full financial transparency so the endowment's income reaches the good causes the founder intende...
Social & Educational Support
Student scholarships, help for families in need and a public library — continuing the founder's intention of serving the people of Kerman.
Cultural Events
Ganjali Khan Square nights, the handicrafts festival and the founder's annual commemoration — keeping the complex alive through people.
Family Mausoleum Development
Rebuilding the family mausoleum, new memorial halls and a 3D tour to remember the departed with dignity and peace.
Digital Transformation
The endowment's smart portal, a digital archive of the endowment deeds, and online services for family members and the public.
The line of trustees
Keepers of the endowment deed, generation after generation
گنجعلیخان زیک
1024 ه.ق – 1034 ه.ق
علیمردانخان زیک
1034 ه.ق – 1067 ه.ق
مهدیقلیخان زیک
1067 ه.ق – 1098 ه.ق
ابراهیمخان زیک
1098 ه.ق – 1125 ه.ق
محمدحسینخان زیک
1125 ه.ق – 1190 ه.ق
میرزا علیاکبر گنجعلی
1300 – 1342
محمدرضا گنجعلی
1342 – 1385
علیرضا گنجعلی
1385