During the First World War, the Arabs revolted, supported by Britain. Arab forces led by Feisal ibn Husayn of the Hashemite dynasty, son of King Hussein of Hedsjas, conquered Aqaba in 1917 and Amman in 1918. By the end of
History of Jordan

During the First World War, the Arabs revolted, supported by Britain. Arab forces led by Feisal ibn Husayn of the Hashemite dynasty, son of King Hussein of Hedsjas, conquered Aqaba in 1917 and Amman in 1918. By the end of