Bahawalpur

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Bahawalpur
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Present Day Details
Place Name: Bahawalpur
State/Province: Punjab
Country: Pakistan
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Bahawalpur was the capital of Bahawalpur State until its merger with Pakistan in 1955. It is now the capital of Bahawalpur District, one of three districts making up the former state.


History

It was founded in 1748 by Nawab Muhammad Bahawal Khan Abbasi I.


Places of interest

  • Royal Palaces