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Amidst the grandeur of the Coronation Delhi Durbar, at the majestic Bahawalpur Camp Entrance, the melancholic whispers of history echo. A painting of a young beauty from the 1740s-50s, created by Muhammad Sadiq and Ali Akbar, captures a moment of wistful longing. Meanwhile, the portrait of Rustam Khan Zand, painted by Muhammad Sadiq around 1750-1800, tells a tale of power and sorrow. Both artworks reflect the intricate interplay of joy and sadness, mirroring the complexities of the human experience. And in the midst of it all, we are reminded of Muhammad III As-Sadiq, a historical figure whose life and reign remain shrouded in both triumph and tragedy.