Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Bahawalpur's Young Nawab: A Royal Life and Legacy
Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V was the last ruler of Bahawalpur, a princely state in what is now Pakistan.
He became Nawab at age two and lived a very interesting life.
At age seven, he went to a big event called the Delhi Durbar, where he rode a camel and saluted the King.
Later, he helped people who were displaced during the partition of India.
He was also known for his love of fancy cars, owning many Rolls-Royces and other vehicles.
He fought in a war at 15 and was knighted.
He helped refugees during the partition of India.
Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V was the last Nawab of Bahawalpur.
He attended the Delhi Durbar of 1911 at age seven.
He led Imperial Service Troops and received recognition at the Durbar.
Bahawalpur joined Pakistan during the partition of India in 1947.
He established a fund to help refugees during the partition.
- Who
- Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V, the last Nawab of Bahawalpur.
- What
- Attended the Delhi Durbar in 1911, led Imperial Service Troops, and later aided refugees.
- When
- Attended Delhi Durbar in 1911, ruled until 1966.
- Where
- Bahawalpur, attended Delhi Durbar.
- Why
- He was the Nawab of Bahawalpur and attended the Delhi Durbar as part of royal protocol.
- Name
- Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V
- Title
- Last Nawab of Bahawalpur
- Born
- Derawar Fort
- Attended Delhi Durbar
- 1911, at age 7
- Joined Pakistan
- 1947
- Knighted
- 1922
- Cars Owned
- Over 70, including Rolls-Royces