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1946 in Jordan

Explore 6 historical events and records for Jordan in 1946.

Historical records for Jordan in 1946

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March

Transjordan Mandate

Hussein, Abdullah · London · Emir of Transjordan · Warfare / League of Nations

Britain and Abdullah concluded the Treaty of London recognizing Transjordan as an independent state. The agreement ended the basic mandate-era constitutional relationship while establishing a new alliance between the two governments.

Treaty of London

Abdullah I · London · House / House of Jordan

Abdullah's government concluded the Treaty of London with Britain, providing the diplomatic basis for the termination of the mandate and the recognition of Transjordan's independence.

May

Transjordan Mandate

Hussein, Abdullah · Amman · King of Transjordan · Warfare / League of Nations

Transjordan formally celebrated independence and Abdullah’s accession as king on 25 May 1946. This milestone marked the conclusion of the mandate-era emirate and the emergence of a sovereign Hashemite kingdom.

Transjordan Mandate

Hussein, Abdullah · Amman · Emir of Transjordan · Warfare / League of Nations

The transition from British mandatory supervision to sovereign government culminated in the establishment of an independent monarchy. Institutions developed during the emirate period provided much of the administrative foundation for the new state.

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Succession

Abdullah I · House / House of Jordan

Succeeds as King of Transjordan, 1946-1949

Unification

Abdullah I · House / House of Hussein

Jordan is created a Kingdom under Abdullahs rule

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