Explore relationships

Adwan Rebellion

Belligerents 's forcesTransjordanUnited KingdomPro-Hashemite tribesmenCommanders and leaders Sultan Adwan Majid Adwan Sayil al-Shahwān Emir Abdullah I of Jordan Minwer Shtewi Al-HadidFrederick PeakeUnits involved Adwan Ajarmah Bani HamidahArab LegionAllied TribesmenStrength 300 horsemen500 warriors 2 RAF Armored Cars3 RAF BombersCasualties and losses 86 (including 13 women) Unknown About 100 killed, including Sheikh Sayil Al-ShahwanThe Adwan Rebellion or the Balqa Revolt was the largest uprising against the newly established Transjordanian government, headed by Emir Abdullah I and Prime Minister Mezhar Ruslan, during its first years.

Use + to expand a branch. Click a topic name to open its summary.