Photos of Bahawalpur.
Brief History: The princely state of Bahawalpur was founded in 1802 by Nawab Mohammad Bahawal Khan II after the break up of Durrani Empire. The state acceded to Pakistan on 7 October 2025 when Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V decided to join Pakistan. Bahawalpur became a province of Pakistan in 1952 and was merged into the province of West Pakistan on 14 October 1955. When West Pakistan was divided into four provinces (Sindh, Balochistan, NWFP, and Punjab), Bahawalpur was merged into Punjab.
Bahawalpur is located south of the Sutlej River and lies in the Cholistan region near the Thar Desert. Bahawalpur 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. The city is located near the historical and ancient town of Uch. Lal Suhanra National Park, a natural Safari Park, is also located in Bahawalpur.
Noor Mahal, Bahawalpur. Noor Mahal is a palace in Bahawalpur. It was built in 1872 by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan IV for his wife. She stayed in the palace for only one night because she saw a graveyard from its balcony and refused to live there.
Inside View of Noor Mahal
Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur. A former palace of the Nawabs (Rulers) of Bahawalpur.
Interior of Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur. Photo by Dr. Junaid.
Sadiq Masjid at Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur. Photo by Dr. Junaid.
Baradari at Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur. Photo by Dr. Junaid.
Water Stream (Channel) in Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur. Photo by Dr. Junaid.
Gulzar Mahal, Bahawalpur
Nishat Mahal, Bahawalpur. Photo by Dr. Junaid.
Farrukh Mahal, Bahawalpur
Sadiq Garh Palace, Dera Nawab Sahib, Bahawalpur. Sadiq Garh Palace (Sleeping Beauty Castle) is situated at Dera Nawab Sahib (Ahmedpur East), about 30 miles from Bahawalpur. Sadiq Garh Palace was established in 1882 by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan IV. Its construction was completed in 10 years. After Nawab’s death, the Palace had been sealed by the government for many decades due to a dispute among heirs. The building now gives a deserted look surrounded by wild growth of shrubs.
Historical Bell, Bahawalpur. Photo by Dr. Junaid.
Historical Fountain, Bahawalpur. Photo by Dr. Junaid.
Majestic Building of Bahawalpur Library. Photo by Anahita Hashmani.
Interior view of Bahawalpur Library. Photo by Anahita Hashmani.
Old Railway Engine Displayed at Bahawalpur Library. Photo by Anahita Hashmani.
Bahawalpur Airport, Sheikh Rashid Terminal Building. Bahawalpur Airport has been re-developed from funds of the United Arab Emirates government. A new terminal has also been constructed and named after the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Bahawalpur Railway Station
Exterior view of Bahawalpur Railway Station
Photos of Bahawalpur; Daewoo Bus Terminal, Bahawalpur
Photos of Bahawalpur; Baab-e-Farid (Farid Gate), Bahawalpur
Photos of Bahawalpur; Chowk Fawara, Circular Road, Bahawalpur
Photos of Bahawalpur; The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) is located in Bahawalpur,Punjab. A religious University (Jamia Abbasia) was established in Bahawalpur in 1925, following the academic pursuits of Jamia Al-Azhar, Egypt. Jamia Abbasia was declared as a general University in 1975, and was renamed as The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Initially, it started functioning at Abbasia and Khawaja Fareed Campuses.Later, a new campus,on 1250 acres of land, was constructed at Hasilpur Road about 8 km away from the city centre. It is known as Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus. Two campuses of Islamia University were established at Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar in 2005.
Photos of Bahawalpur; Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH), Bahawalpur. Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH) located in Bahawalpur, started functioning in 1876 as a Civil Hospital with an outdoor department, a dispensary and an operating theatre. In 1906, it was named Bahawal Victoria Hospital. In 1971, it was affiliated with Quaid e Azam Medical College as a teaching hospital.
Photos of Bahawalpur; Quaid e Azam Medical College (QAMC), Bahawalpur. Quaid-e-Azam Medical College was founded on 2nd December 1971.The college is affiliated for clinical training to Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH).During the first few years, the academic building was located in a Government Vocational Institute building in Satellite Town area (Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Road). By the time of passing out of the first batch, the present well designed and spacious building had been completed.
Photos of Bahawalpur; Sadiq Public School, Bahawalpur. Sadiq Public School, Bahawalpur is a boarding college-preparatory school. Day scholars also study there. The foundation stone of the school was laid by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V on 4 March 2026 and the school started functioning on 18 January 1954.
Photos of Bahawalpur; Dring Stadium, Bahawalpur. The Bahawalpur Stadium, locally known as Dring Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium used mostly for Cricket games. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 people. It hosted the second Test of Indian cricket team in 1954-55 during India’s inaugural tour of Pakistan. However, this was the only international Test match to be held at this ground.
Photos of Bahawalpur; Derawar Fort, Bahawalpur. Derawar Fort is located 45 km south of Dera Nawab. The first fort on the site was built by Hindu Rajput, Rai Jajja Bhatti of Jaisalmer. It was captured and completely rebuilt by the nawabs of Bahawalpur in 1733. In 1747, the fort slipped from the hands of the Abbasis owing to Bahawal Khan’s preoccupations at Shikarpur. Nawab Mubarak Khan took the stronghold back in 1804.
The forty bastions of Derawar are visible for many miles in Cholistan Desert. The walls of the fort are 30 metres high with a circumference of 1.5 km. The mosque outside the fort is made of marble. It was built on the exact lines of the Moti Masjid in the Red Fort of Delhi (India). The fort is still the property of the Abbasi family and one has apply to the Bahawalpur PTDC to request a permit from Abbasi family. It takes a week for getting the permit. There is a royal necropolis ( Graveyard), five-minute walk to the east. Its tombs are adorned with exquisite blue tiles but it’s not open to visitors unless they are accompanied by a member of the Abbasi family.
Photos of Bahawalpur; Abbasi Masjid (Mosque) Outside the Derawar Fort. The Abbasi Mosque (Masjid) outside the fort is made of marble. It was built on the exact lines of the Moti Masjid in the Red Fort of Delhi (India).
Photos of Bahawalpur: Aerial View of Derawar Fort and Abbasi Mosque, Bahawalpur
Photos of Bahawalpur: Tomb of Mayee Jiuundi in Uch Sharif, Bahawalpur
Photos of Bahawalpur; Lal Suhanra National Park. Lal Suhanra National Park, situated 35 km east of Bahawalpur, is located on both sides of Desert Branch canal. It is spread over an area of 153,000 acres and notable for the diversity of its landscape, which includes areas of desert, forest and water.
Many species of animals can be found throughout the park. These include several wild animals of the desert such as wildcats, rabbits, bustards, and deer. Reptiles in the park include the Monitor lizard, Russell’s Viper, Indian Cobra, Saw Scaled Viper, Wolf Snake, John’s Sand Boa, and Spiny Tailed Lizard. More than 160 species of birds are also present, including the Houbara Bustard, Griffon Vulture, Crested Honey Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Laggar Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, Kestrel, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Egyptian Vulture, Lark, Shrike, Wheatear, and Barn Owl. Patisar Lake, located in the center of the park, is ideal for bird watching. In mid-winter, the lake is regularly home to between 10,000 and 30,000 ducks and common coot.
The Punjab government is converting the Lal Sohanra National Park into a Wildlife Safari Park of international standard. One of its most prominent attractions is currently the Lion Safari, where one can see lions in their natural habitat at close range. In addition, the park’s captive breeding suite holds a pair of Rhinoceros which were gifted from Nepal. Over 400 animals are currently being bred in the Lal Sohanra Park, including a large population of Blackbucks, a breed of antelope most notable for its pronounced sexual dimorphism. The park is constantly supplied with new Blackbucks in order to extend its efforts toward Blackbuck conservation.
Photos of Bahawalpur; Blackbucks and Deer at Lal Suhanra National Park
Photos of Bahawalpur - Canal View at Lal Suhanra National Park, Bahawalpur
Photos of Bahawalpur; Stamps Issued by Bahawalpur State. The State of Bahawalpur State issued its first stamps on 1st January 1945. These stamps were for official use only and totally inscribed in Arabic language. On 1st December 1947 the State of Bahawalpur issued first regular stamp, a commemorative stamp for the 200th anniversary of Nawab Mohammad Bahawal Khan I. A series of 14 pictorials appeared on 1st April 1948, depicting various Nawabs and their buildings.
Rare Photos of Bahawalpur; The Sadiq-ul Akhbar, Bahawalpur: Edition of July 1939. This weekly newspaper was issued from Bahawalpur.
Old Photos of Bahawalpur: Nawab of Bahawalpur in 1877. Nawab of Bahawalpur Mohammad Bahawal Khan Abbasi V in 1877.
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Hello I am Parveen Dharnia from India.My grandfather was lived in dhabha village in bhawalpur .
We are Bishnoi community ppls.
Is anyone know about them.
I will like to visit here if someone like to receive us there.
Can anyone have aerial pics of sadiq garh palace
Thanks for all these photo, so nice is my city.
I wish Pakistan would have allowed sovereignty of all States. They would have been much better off being independent and be saved from plundering of our corrupt system. Bahawalpur is a very beautiful city, I request the Government of Pakistan to save the historical places built by the Abbasi family and promote them in the world.
Ya Salam!
From Cairo to Punjab! How thus could be possible? The last Abbasid caliph was deported by the Ottomans in Istanbul, what left of his family lived and buried in Cairo.
For century, they legitimate the mamelouk sultan. But maybe one of them fled to India?
Still with which money & men he could founded the Bahawalpur dynasty?
I want to see Bahawalpur and my ancestral house where my grandfather lived. It is such a beautiful city, thanks to Admin for sharing the photos. I want to contact you, please mail me your phonr number. I want photos of some more places.
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Bahawalpur is not only a city but a civilization that emerged from the sand of Cholistan and the water of Sutluj River. A beautiful desert city now under the hustle and bustle of modernization that turned a peaceful city into a noisy business hub in the heart of the desert.
Bahawalpur is beautiful city. I love Bahawalpur very much.
Bahawalpur is a wonderful city. I am also going to stay there for five yeras for MBBS course.
I visited Bahawalpur in 2000 and I cry to come back. One day I will..,,
bahawalpur was role model democratic of subcontinent
I had an opportunity to see Bahawalpur on this website. It is treat to see these beautiful palaces, buildings n read its glorious history. I was born after the partition of India n happen to live in India. I have grown up listening to my grandfather n father always saying ” Yaar eh tan Bhaulpur (Bahawalpur) banya peya “, whenever they came across some beautiful building or fertile lands.
Now I realize what they meant. What a great country it would have been had the partition not taken place.
I lament my grandparents had to leave such a beautiful place because of the Partition.
Thank you very much. This documentary Post is amazing!!
Bahawalpur is the land of beautiful, hard working and brave people. It has golden heritage and history. Its beautiful buildings and bazars are gracious.
Bahawalpur is forever beautiful, it should be developed as a good tourist destination.
Bahawalpur is a very beautiful city. I agree that it should be restored to its previous status as a State and if it is not possible then Bahawalpur should be a Province Of Pakistan with Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, R.Y. Khan, D.G. Khan and Rajanpur Districts.
Bahawalpur is my lovely city. I love Bahawalpur very much.
I wish Pakistan would have allowed sovereignty of all States. They would have been much better off being independent and be saved from plundering of our corrupt system.
By the way, why can’t we give Pakistan on lease to Americans or Chinese? We do not deserve this Country. Alas! I don’t want to hurt feelings of anyone. It is only due to current situation in Pakistan. Nobody is bothered.
Glad to see the site, thanks for the collections. Shahid, it is defeated or hopeless view. I have been living in US/Canada over 20 years, wonderful achievements, thanks to Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, I been dual citizen as well, but it heard my feeling if any foreign Courtney even dare to look with a bad intention to Pakistan, no matter what we do , where we go, what we achieve, Pakistan is going to me our Mother Land…I know you don’t really mean that as some the example of China is really Bad one, I have lot of chines friends, there is very limited person freedom there, US is little better…don’t have really time to go through the CONs, Stay Blessed and love where you live, try to make it a better place, day by day, cleaning your neighbourhood will make lot of difference in building toward a better country….
Bahawalpur, my city, my PRIDE….combination of love + Peace + beauty of nature and history!!
Bahawalpur = Beauty + Peace + Love.
Pictures of Railway Station are missing. Do add please.
Photos of Bahawalpur Railway Station have been added now.
The city of Bahawalpur, as former capital of Bahawalpur State, has great history of the state in its legend buildings in and around the city. Althought the state of Bahawalpur has no existence now but the historical beauty of Bahawalpur city still tells the story of Bahawalpur State.
The city of Bahawalpur, as former capital of Bahawalpur State, has great history of the state in its legend buildings in and around the city. Althought the state of Bahawalpur has no existence now but the historical beauty of Bahawalpur city still tells the story of Bahawalpur State.
I am delighted to see this brilliant Post of Bahawalpur, very excellent photos are placed here, undoubtedly credit goes to webmaster of this website.
Lovely Post.
I like Bahawalpur city, this is historical place and very famous in the world.
Kaya baat hai Bahawalpur ki!! Saaf suthra city saaf suthray loge …. parha likha mahool, na badtameez driving, na roads pay badtameezi…… achay say acha restaurant…..mujhay ishq hai apnay city Bahawalpur say.
It is very informative. some one has taken lot of pain in collecting all this .kindly recheck merger of the state ,was it not 1956 at the time of formation of one unit
zafar Iqbal
Bahawalpur is my birth city. It is a historical state which is a symbol of Peace & Beauty.
Most beautiful Mahals and city. I will see very soon Insha Allah. My country is really beautiful all over the world. Allah may Bless our country always.
Bahawalpur is a great city!!
Nice heritage. Please correct that Salahudin Abbasi is a son of Abbas Abbasi, not a nephew. Thanks.
Why there are no photos of Cholistan and the trees, and birds just buildings?
Bahawalpur is our heart!!! 🙂
Bahawalpur is the best city in Pakistan. I love my city, my real love my city BAHAWALPUR!!!
Bahawalpur is my city. I was brought up here. I still remember the bazaars and streets where I used to wheel along with my childhood friends. I also remember the schools and the then only college and the teachers. The local residents of those times (some 50 years back) were very innocent, simple, hospitable, and honest. Distance voice of ‘NAFEERI’ at late night still enchants me.
I request that following photographs may please be loaded:
Govt. Technical High School
Govt. Abbasia High School
Govt. Sadiq Egerton College.
Gosha-e-Itfall (I do not know whether it exists today or not. It was a playing complex for children situated in a gorgeous building some 2 kilometers on road leading from Farid Gate to Dring Stadium).
It is really a wonderful collection of pics of Bahawalpur, a very nice city. I love my Bahawalpur.
Those who departed from Bahawalpur will come back and “Hamlets will hum again”. Thank you for sharing your beautiful visions. Those who live in Bahawalpur may feel this beauty and pride.
جھوکاں تھیسن آباد ول
My city Bahawalpur is really a very good place to live. Miss you Bahawalpur.
Bahawalpur is a historical city. I also say a city of Nawaban and city of Palaces. Lal Suhanra Zoo, Noor Mahal, Bahawalpur Library, Victoria Hospital and Fort Derawar are very very beautiful places I like most.
Bahawalpur is the most beautiful and peaceful city In Pakistan & in the World.
May Allah bless our city, Aameen.
Bahawalpur is the most peaceful city in Pakistan and it’s nature so cool!!!!!
I like Bahawalpur city very much.
Bahawalpur is a historical place.
My parents were from Bahawalpur. So I am always curious to know its history and every thing about the state. I wish all the best for this land and people.
It is a very beautiful city. I like very much and I love it. I must visit these places.
Bahawalpur is a great historical state. If Government wants, it can become a popular place for tourists.
Best of Luck.
You have very rightly said that Bahawalpur is a great historical state.
Bahawalpur is a great place about nature, beauty and peace. I like this city
Wah zindgi hum jeay bhi tou kia…………I like the Bahawalpur University and history of Bahawalpur.
What a remarkable effort! What beautiful pictures and what a lovely place this Historical city must be!! As a teenager, I lived in its close proximity for 3 years, passed by it scores of times in the train without knowing what I was missing. Now, in London since 1971, when, thanks to you, I see photos of this grand place, a feeling of regret and nostalgia overpowers me at what I have missed! Pity, such pity!!
Please accept my felicitations and congratulation in bringing this overwhelming pleasure to me, here; at least I can see, savour and show my two sons the grandeur of this city..
I love my city, I can’t live without my city. In simple words Bahawalpur is a full package which is peaceful and beautiful.
Yes, I totally agree with you, Uzma.
Bahawalpur is a great place about nature, beauty and peace. May ALLAH keep this city good as it is now. JAZAK ALLAH!
I love this city and its great history.
Bahawalpur is a beautiful city. I belong to this Division. I am very happy to see the history & historical places in this website.
Bahawalpur is my favourite city. I live in Bahawalpur and I love it!!
After 2010, Bahawalpur has been witnessing new peaks of developments. Modern Buildings and Plazas are rapidly appearing in and around the city. The newly constructed double lane roads are wearing new looks.
Very beautiful city. I live in New Delhi but my parents, our community and ancestors were from Bahawalpur. So we are always curious to know its history and every thing about the state. We wish all the best for this land and people.
Very beautiful & peaceful city, but now hub of stupid Mullahs.
May Allah bless this Bahawalpur. I love this city!!
Yes, I agree with you Sania.
Beautiful city but neglected by our politicians.
I am Ravi Bhushan from Patiala, Punjab, India. My ancestors left Bahawalpur during Partition. But I love this city very much!
Hmmm…can you visit this city?
Very beautiful city, very beautiful historical places, I like very much and I love it. I must visit these places in this city.
Bahawalpur is a great historical state. If govt wants it can become a popular place for tourists.
Bahawalpur is a great place. There is no rush and nothing is problematic. I love it too much. Bahawalpur should be made as Seraiki province.
These are very nice historical pics of Bahawalpur, my district. I like these pics!!
Bahawalpur is beautiful city and has nice people.
Bahawalpur is a very beautifull place.
My city is the City of Calm and Peace.
Bahawalpur is a nice place.
Bahawalpur is a great place about nature, beauty and peace. May ALLAH keep this city good as it is now. JAZAK ALLAH!