Jerash Local Government
Jerash Local Government It was one of seven local governments (Irbid, Ajloun, Salt, Jerash, Karak, Al Taibah, Deir Yousef) founded in the Transjordan after the fall of the Arab government in Damascus following the Battle of Maysaloun. As such it filled the political space in 1920, founded by the Jerash, Alme'rad and Bani Hassan tribal leaders, and played an important role in maintaining security and managing the needs of the population.
Establishment
Although the government proved to be short-lasting, it actually formed twice. The first time, it was headed by the mayor of the judiciary in the Covenant Faisaly, Muhammad Ali Al-Mughrabi, and it included Sheikh Shibley Raja Al-Ayasrah (a representative of Sakib) as well as Sheikh Abdul Aziz Kayed (a representative of Souf) and representatives of Jerash, Alme'rad villages, and the tribe of the Bani Hassan. Upon the arrival of the English officer Reginald Monckton (1896–1975), following the formation of the British Mandate, there occurred a withdrawal of most of its members because of infighting. The second time the government formed, it was headed by Muhammad Ali Al-Mughrabi, and lasted another short period, until the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Jordan prime minister website: http://www.pm.gov.jo/arabic/index.php?page_type=pages&part=1&page_id=124
- ↑ The British Resident in Transjordan and the Financial Administration in the Emirate Transjordan 1921–1928. Journal of Politics and Law; Vol. 5, No. 4, (Canadian Center of Science and Education). 2012. ISSN 1913-9047
External links
- Jordan – History: The making of Transjordan, King Hussein's official page
- U.S. Library of Congress country study