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Emirate of Transjordan

1921 – 1946 CE · about 25 years

The Emirate of Transjordan was an autonomous British protectorate set up on 11 April 1921 under the Hashemite emir Abdullah. Its capital was Amman. It became the independent Kingdom of Transjordan, later Jordan, in 1946.

Key facts

Dates1921 – 1946 CE
RegionArabia & the Caliphates
ContinentAsia
CapitalAmman
FounderAbdullah I
Religion(s)Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Arab Kingdom of Syria

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.