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Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V
The Nawab of the God's Granted Kingdom of Bahawalpur
File:Sadiq V nwab.jpg
Reign15 February 1907 – 15 February 1907
PredecessorMohammad Bahawal Khan V
SuccessorMonarchy Abolished
Born(1904-05-09)May 9, 1904 invalid month
[[Derawar Fort, Bahawalpur]], British India
DiedFebruary 24, 1967 (age 80)
London
Burial
JNawabi Cemetery, Derawar Fort
Issue22
HouseThe Abbasi Dynasty
FatherMohammad Bahawal Khan V
MotherBegum Sahiba
ReligionIslam

Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V (b. Derawar, September 29, 1904; d. London, May 24, 1966) was the Nawab, and later Amir, of Bahawalpur from 1907 to 1966.

Early life

Sir Sadeq Muhammad Khan Abbasi was born at Derawar on 29 September 1904, the only son and heir of Haji Nawab Muhammad Khan Abbasi V, Nawab of the state of Bahawalpur. When only two and a half, his father fell ill and died while at sea off the Aden coast, on 15 February 1907, leaving Sadeq as ruler of Bahawalpur. At the age of 15, Sadeq fought in the Third Afghan War in 1919, was knighted in 1922 when he reached his majority and was invested with the throne two years later by Lord Reading. The marriage with an Ottoman princess,turned out to be not happy.He signed on 6 October 1929 the Muslim marriage contract (Niqah).After signing the marriage contract a way was sought sure to bring them to Bahawalpur. Sadeq valued education and cultural sophistication in women, but Nemzade Hatice lacked these: she had received no formal education but was skilled in needlework and liked playing card games. She could read and write, but only in Turkish and French . Neverthelessas,as an Ottoman princess, and thus descendant of Caliph, she was regarded as particularly noble.Nemzade Hatice was considered gentle, virtuous, and docile, qualities that made her a suitable candidate for Sadeq. Nemzade Hatice was described as tall and slim, "of middling beauty, and of very assured and resolute countenance". She was dark haired, with a rather swarthy complexion, appeared solemn by Pakistani standards, and looked old for her age. Sadiq, who first encounter could hardly wait for his new wife traveled to meet her.After the first meeting, Sadiq was disappointed with his new bride excessive. He found Nemzade Hatice humorless and boring.After 2 years, the marriage ended in divorce.

Ruler of Bahawalpur

Sir Sadeq continued his military career in the British Indian Army, which he had begun as a Lieutenant in 1921 ; by 1932 he was a Major, by 1941 a Lieutenant-Colonel, commanding troops in the Middle East during the Second World War. Since 1933, he had also been a Member of the Chamber of Princes, and since 1940, a member of the Indian Defence Council. Promoted to Major-General in 1946, the following year, on 15 August 1947, Sir Sadeq was promoted to the title of Amir of Bahawalpur. He acceded to the Dominion of Pakistan a month later.

Later Life and Death

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The Nawab of Bahawalpur delivering the inaugural speech

In 1953, Sir Sadeq represented Pakistan at the installation of Faisal II of Iraq and at the coronation of Elizabeth II. Two years later, Sir Sadeq was promoted to General in the Pakistani Army, and the same year, he merged his state into West Pakistan while continuing to hold ruling powers. He died in London on 24 May 1966, aged 61, following a reign of 59 years, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Haji Muhammad Abbas Khan Abbasi Bahadur.

Titles

  • 1904-1907: Nawabzada Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi, Wali Ahad Bahadur
  • 1907-1921: His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur.
  • 1921-1922: Lieutenant His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur
  • 1922-1924: Lieutenant His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur, KCVO
  • 1924-1929: Captain His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur, KCVO
  • 1929-1931: Captain His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur, KCSI, KCVO
  • 1931-1932: Captain His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur, GCIE, KCSI, KCVO
  • 1932-1935: Major His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur, GCIE, KCSI, KCVO
  • 1935-1941: Major His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Hajji Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur, GCIE, KCSI, KCVO
  • 1941-1946: Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Hajji Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur, GCSI, GCIE, KCVO
  • 1946-1947: Major-General His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Hajji Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Nawab of Bahawalpur, GCSI, GCIE, KCVO
  • 1947-1955: Major-General His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Hajji Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Amir of the God-gifted Kingdom of Bahawalpur, GCSI, GCIE, KCVO
  • 1955-1966: General His Highness Rukn ud-Daula, Saif ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula wa Muin ud-Daula, Hajji Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur, Nusrat Jung, Amir of the God-gifted Kingdom of Bahawalpur, GCSI, GCIE, KCVO

Honours

Nawabs of Bahawalpur

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