Iraq (British Mandate)

The Iraq (British Mandate) refers to the period from 1920 to 1932 when Britain administered Iraq after defeating the Ottoman Empire in World War I. During this time, Britain established a formal mandate, overseeing Iraq’s political development and maintaining control over its administration. In 1932, Iraq gained independence as a sovereign nation, but Britain retained influence through military and economic ties. This era was marked by efforts to unify diverse ethnic and religious groups, manage regional conflicts, and build national institutions, laying the groundwork for Iraq’s modern statehood, despite ongoing challenges related to governance and internal divisions.