Arrival in Maan
Abdullah reached Maan with an armed following on 21 November 1920, establishing a base from which he could engage with leaders in Transjordan.
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1920 in Jordan
Explore 4 historical events and records for Jordan in 1920.
Historical records for Jordan in 1920
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Battle of Maysalun Aftermath
The French defeat of Faisal's government at Maysalun ended the short-lived Arab kingdom in Syria and helped prompt Abdullah to mobilize in support of the Syrian Arab cause.
Iraqi Throne Proposal
An Iraqi congress proclaimed Abdullah king of Iraq, but the proposed arrangement did not take effect and his brother Faisal eventually became the country's monarch.
Transjordanian Delegations
Local notables travelled to Maan to welcome Abdullah and urged him to advance north to lead the emerging political movement in Transjordan.
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