British Mandate of Mesopotamia

The British Mandate of Mesopotamia (1920-1932) was a period when Britain governed the region that is now Iraq, following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. The League of Nations granted Britain a mandate to manage the area until it could stand alone as an independent state. During this time, the British aimed to stabilize the region, establish governance, and promote development. However, local resistance and ethnic tensions emerged, leading to conflicts. Iraq gained independence in 1932, but the legacy of British rule shaped its politics and society for years to come.