British Mandate for Transjordan

The British Mandate for Transjordan was a period from 1920 to 1946 when Britain administered the territory, which was part of the Ottoman Empire before World War I. Under this mandate, Britain established a semi-autonomous government for the area, recognizing local Arab leadership while overseeing its development and security. In 1946, Transjordan gained full independence as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The mandate was part of Britain's broader role in managing former Ottoman lands and shaped the modern borders and governance of Jordan today.