Nawab of Kalabagh

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Malik Amir Mohammad Khan also known as Nawab of Kalabagh (Urdu: نواب کالا باغ ) was a prominent feudal lord and the ruler of Kalabagh state, in Mianwali district of northwestern Punjab, Pakistan.

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Kalabagh became small state ruled by Nawab after the collapse of Mughal Empire, on the bank of Indus River. Sikhs conquered the Kalabagh state and later colonial Britishers restored the Kalabagh state after they defeated the Sikhs. Malik Amir Mohammad was granted the jagir of Kalabagh, in recognition of his loyalties and services to the British Raj and then he became the Nawab. Till 1946, he was against Muslim League, but like other feudal lords, became front line leaguer after creation of Pakistan. He ruled Kalabagh state till his last breath, although jagirdari system was abolished.

The Nawab of Kalabagh was appointed Governor of West Pakistan on April 1960 by Pakistan President General Ayub Khan. He remained Governor West Pakistan till September 18, 1966. An influential, autonomous and harsh ruler with great administrative capabilities. He was shot dead in exchange of firing with his own son, Asad Malik, on November 26, 1967.