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• Overview: Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V was the 12th Nawab of Bahawalpur, reigning from February 15, 1907, until the state’s princely rule effectively ended in 1955, with the title continuing in a ceremonial sense until his death in 1966. He is widely described as the last Nawab of Bahawalpur.[1][3]
• Key events: He acceded Bahawalpur to Pakistan shortly after independence in 1947, becoming one of the first rulers of a princely state to do so, and his tenure encompassed the transition of Bahawalpur into a federation-aligned polity within Pakistan.[3]
• Death and legacy: He died on May 24, 1966, in London. His death marked the end of nearly six decades of Nawab's rule, and his heir (his eldest son Abbas Abbasi) was recognized as his successor by the Government of Pakistan. His descendants and the Bahawalpur royal line remain of historical interest, with references to his lineage appearing in various archives and commemorations.[4][8][1][3]
• Public memory: The Nawab’s life is chronicled in multiple sources, including Wikipedia entries and the National Portrait Gallery’s records, reflecting both his historical importance and the ongoing interest in Bahawalpur’s royal legacy.[1][4]

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• Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V overview and dates.[1]
• Accession and post-independence context.[3]
• Death and succession details.[4][3]
• Public memory and portrait/legacy references.[4]