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Bahawalpur State
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| Bahawalpur State | |
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| Place Name: | Bahawalnagar District, Bahawalpur District, Rahim Yar Khan District |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
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Bahawalpur State was located in Punjab.
Capital
Area
15,003 sq miles[1]
Population
- 1931: 984,612[2]
Towns and Villages
According to the 1931 Census, there were 2,376 towns and villages in the State.[3]
History
It was ruled by the Abbassi family from 1748 to 1954. The State acceeded to Pakistan and formally merged in 1955.
Present day divisions
Three districts, namely, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar were formed out of this State.
Cities and Towns
Forts
- Derawar Fort