Anglo Transjordanian Treaty
Transjordan and Britain signed a treaty that defined their relationship while continuing to reserve substantial powers and influence for the British government.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1928 in Jordan
Explore 6 historical events and records for Jordan in 1928.
Historical records for Jordan in 1928
Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 6 of 6 unique records.
6Unique records
1 of 1Page
4Named events on this page
2Named people on this page
2Places on this page
February
Transjordan Mandate
The Anglo-Transjordan Agreement formally recognized Abdullah’s governing role while preserving substantial British powers over foreign relations, defense, and other matters. It provided a treaty basis for the emirate’s constrained autonomy.
April
Basic Law Enacted
The Basic Law of Transjordan was promulgated on 16 April 1928, establishing a constitutional basis for government and a legislative council.
Transjordan Mandate
The Organic Law supplied a constitutional framework for Transjordan’s government and made provision for a legislative council. It formalized institutions that operated within the limitations of British treaty supervision.
June
Electoral Law Issued
An electoral law was published on 17 June 1928 to prepare for elections to the first Legislative Council of Transjordan.
July
Transjordan Mandate
Transjordanian political figures convened a national congress to contest aspects of the treaty settlement with Britain. Their demands reflected growing pressure for fuller sovereignty and more representative rule.
How these records were prepared
Generated from the World History Database historical_events table. Identical display records are collapsed; descriptions otherwise retain the stored text. Coverage and source quality vary. Check primary and specialist sources before citing individual historical claims.