Short brief history of Bahawalpur, Punjab province of Pakistan
The Abbasi tribe came from Sindh to Bahawalpur and assumed independence during the decline of the Durrani Empire. As part of the 1809 treaty of Lahore, Ranjit Singh was confined to the right bank of Sutlij. The political relations of Bahawalpur with the paramount power, as at present existing are regulated by a treaty made in 1838.
During the first Anglo Afghan war, the Nawab assisted the British with supplies and allowing passage and in 1847 he co-oprated actively with Sir Herbert Edwards in the expedition against Multan. In March 1866 the Nawab died suddenly and his son Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan iv was succeeded. During the Afghan campaigns 1878-80 the Nawab placed the entire resources of his state at the disposal of the British Indian government and a contingent of his troops was employed in keeping open communications.
After independence of Pakistan Nawab of Bahawalpur Sadeq Muhammad Khan v proved to be very helpful and generous of the Government of Pakistan. He gave seventy million rupees to the government and the salaries of all the government department for one month were also drawn from the treasury of Bahawalpur State. Nawab of Bahawalpur and the noble the family of is still highly respected in the region. Nawab Salahud Din Ahmed Abbasi is one of the most important political figure in the region.
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