State of Bahawalpur
Independent State (1690-1833, 1947), Princely State of British India (1833-1947), Princely State of Pakistan (1947-1955)
Location: Punjab
Capital City: Bahawalpur
Government type: Monarchy
Main languages: Punjabi, Persian
Main religions: Sunni Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism
Chronology
1690: Bahawalpur breaks off from the Mughal Empire
1833: Enters British protectorate as part of India's Punjab province
1947: Part of Independent Pakistan
1955: Pakistan abolishes state
Currency
Rupee (1790-1947)
3 Pies = 1 Paisa • 4 Paisas = 1 Anna • 16 Annas = 1 Rupee
Coins from Bahawalpur in the collection
•1/4 Anna, 1940 (Emir Sadiq Mohamemd Khan V (1907-1955), bronze, Bombay mint, Y#13)