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Mahabat Khanji III

1898–1959 · 20th century · Also known as Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III

Mahabat Khanji III was the last ruling Nawab of Junagadh, from 1911 to 1948. He is remembered for keeping hundreds of dogs and for protecting the last Asiatic lions in the Gir forest. In 1947 he acceded to Pakistan although most of his subjects were Hindu; India took over the state, a plebiscite in 1948 confirmed union with India, and he left for Karachi.

Mahabat Khanji III
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Junagadh State

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