Transjordan (region) - Wikipedia
WebTransjordan, the East Bank, or the Transjordanian Highlands (Arabic: شرق الأردن), is the part of the Southern Levant east of the Jordan River, mostly contained in present-day Jordan. The region , known as Transjordan, was controlled by numerous powers throughout history.
Emirate of Transjordan - Wikipedia
WebThe Emirate of Transjordan (Arabic: إمارة شرق الأردن, romanized: Imārat Sharq al-Urdun, lit. 'the emirate east of the Jordan'), officially known as the Amirate of Trans-Jordan, was a British protectorate established on 11 April 1921, which remained as such until achieving formal independence in 1946.
Jordan - Hashemite Kingdom, Palestine War, Transjordan
WebOn May 15, 1948, the day after the Jewish Agency proclaimed the independent state of Israel and immediately following the British withdrawal from Palestine, Transjordan joined its Arab neighbours in the first Arab-Israeli war.
Transjordan - Jewish Virtual Library
WebTransjordan. Virtual Jewish World: Transjordan. Virtual Jewish World: Table of Contents | Europe | Asia. Geographically, Transjordan (Heb. עֵבֶרהַיַרְדֵּן) includes the area east of the Jordan River, extending from the sources of the Jordan near the Hermon to the Dead Sea.
When Churchill Severed Transjordan From Palestine - Jewish Virtual Library
WebTransjordan, so-called because of its position on the east side of the Jordan River, was originally part of the British Mandate for Palestine created at the San Remo Conference in 1920.
History of Jordan - Wikipedia
WebThe history of Jordan refers to the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the background period of the Emirate of Transjordan under British protectorate as well as the general history of the region of Transjordan.
Jordan country profile - BBC News
WebApr 19, 2023 · The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a small country with few natural resources, but it has played a pivotal role in the struggle for power in the Middle East. It is a key ally of the United States.
Atlas of Jordan - The Hashemites and the Creation of Transjordan ...
WebTo promote the stability of Transjordan that the British saw as “the land bridge connecting Palestine and Iraq” ( Amawi 1992), from August 1920 to April 1921 they encouraged “the creation of local governments” in Irbid (Ajlun), Jerash, Salt, Kerak and Tafila.
Creation of Transjordan (1921) - Fanack
WebApr 3, 2012 · Creation of Transjordan (1921) Chronicle of the Middle East and North Africa. Politics. Creation of Transjordan (1921) Published on April 3, 2012. Content. Introduction King Abdullah. ©Hollandse Hoogte. Emir Abdullah in 1937.
Emirate of Transjordan - Wikiwand
WebThe Emirate of Transjordan, officially known as the Amirate of Trans-Jordan, was a British protectorate established on 11 April 1921, which remained as such until achieving formal independence in 1946.
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