Nawab of Kalabagh
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
[edit] History
Kalabagh, on the bank of Indus River, became a small state ruled by the Nawab after the collapse of the Mughal Empire. He ruled Kalabagh state till his last breath. Till 1946, the Nawab was against the Muslim League. After Pakistan was established, the jagirdari system was abolished.
The Nawab of Kalabagh was appointed Governor of West Pakistan on April 1960 by Pakistan President General Ayub Khan. An influential, autonomous and harsh ruler with great administrative capabilities, the Nawab remained Governor of West Pakistan till September 18, 1966.
[edit] See also
 |
This Pakistan-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
