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On June 10th, 1916, Sherif Hussein Ibn Ali declared the Great Arab Revolt to liberate land and man, establish an independent Arab state, and put the Arabs in a worthy position, in a turbulent world, at a time where wars were waged for economic and political interests, as well as for nationalism and independence.

The city of Mecca, in Hijaz was the launch pad of the Great Arab Revolt, symbolically referred to its early moments, as the 'first shot', thus ushering an era of an all-out Arab renaissance. The revolt was the brainchild of intellectuals and enlightened Arabs, led by the Hashemite Sherifs to achieve the goals, which had been mulled over the preceding half century by members of literary forums and political associations. Arabs aspired to advance the status of Arabs and place the nation on a path of progress and construction after four centuries of alienation and abysmal ignorance that kept them away from beacons of knowledge, and means for advancement that were available throughout the world.

Jordan was the Great Arab Revolt's main theatre of operations, as well as the field for political action. The revolt's leadership was concentrated in the Jordanian city of Maan and its environs, as well as in Azraq, to plan the next moves. Arabs fought on Jordanian soil for three hundred days, during which the Jordanian territories acquired paramount importance, mainly due to the area's strategic location as a central point abutting the allies' field of operations in Palestine. The Jordanian theatre of operations was the largest and broadest, and the concentration of forces was the thickest. Other factors contributing to successful Arab military action included, mainly, the Jordanians' faith in and allegiance to the principles of the Arab Revolt.

The Great Arab Revolt army fought wars at the level of World War I and achieved major victories. It set for the Arabs a model of victory and accomplishment. The allies recognised the revolt's contribution to their victory in the general course of the war. The revolt's triumph culminated in the Arab Army's entry into Damascus on 2 October 1918. This historic milestone marked the beginning of a constitutional Arab state under Prince Faisal Ibn Al-Hussein, who declared the emerging State's constitution and institutions and adopted the Arab Revolt's four-colour standard, with its seven-pointed star, as the flag for the new Syrian Arab Kingdom. Parliamentary elections were held, giving the nation a legislative council, known as the General Syrian Congress, which laid down the foundations for the Legislative Power and set forth the complete image of a genuine Arab state.

However, Arab aspirations for independence and unity did not coincide with other greedy designs, depicted in the form of an advancing French army towards Damascus. The Arab and French armies fought a fierce battle at Maysaloun, but victory was on the side of the better-armed and equipped French. Nevertheless, neither the Revolt's spirit, nor the yearning for independence and the will to achieve what is right, faltered. As soon as King Faisal left Bilad Al-Sham, the Arab Revolt's forces advanced under the leadership of Prince Abdullah Ibn Al-Hussein and entered Maan on 21 November 1920. Entering this southern Jordanian city meant the continuation of the Hashemite leadership and the resolve to achieve the goals for which Hashemite and Arab leaders had sacrificed.

kings of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

On the 16th of June 1916, the Great Arab Revolt erupted. Arab armies set forth to liberate Arab land and man, and advanced steadfastly towards their goal, carrying the Arab nations historical legacy, its grieve, and hope for the future. The principles of the Arab revolt, were based on Arab intellect and renaissance that calls for a united Arab independent state.

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