The Princely State of Bahawalpur

The Princely State of Bahawalpur Bahawalpur (Punjabi, Urdu: بہاولپور‎), located in Punjab, is the 12th largest city in Pakistan. Famous for Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally

In 2007, the city's population was recorded to have risen to 798,509 from 403,408 in 1998.[4] The city is capital of Bahawalpur District. The city was once the capital of the former princely state and later the province of Bahawalpur. The city was home to various Nawabs (rulers) and counted as part of the Rajputana states (now Rajasthan, India). The city is known for its famous palaces such as the Noor Mahal, Sadiq Ghar Palace, and Darbar Mahal, as well as the ancient fort of Derawar in the Cholistan Desert bordering India. The city is located near the historical and ancient cities of Uch and Harappa, which were once a stronghold of the Delhi Sultanate and Indus Valley Civilisation. The city is home to one of the few natural safari parks in Pakistan, Lal Suhanra National Park.

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