Sheikh's Resistance Dhari Al-Mahmoud for the British Occupation during the Revolution of 1920

Abstract

Sheikh Dhari Al-Mahmoud was a key figure in the Iraqi resistance against British occupation during the 1920 revolution. The uprising was a response to the British colonial control established after World War I, following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Al-Mahmoud, along with other tribal leaders, played a significant role in organizing and leading resistance efforts against the British, who failed to fulfill promises of Iraqi self-rule. The 1920 revolution, fueled by discontent with British policies, economic hardship, and a desire for independence, resulted in widespread protests and armed resistance. Although the British forces eventually suppressed the uprising, the revolt marked a crucial turning point in Iraq's struggle for sovereignty, influencing the later establishment of the Kingdom of Iraq under King Faisal I in 1921. Al-Mahmoud's actions contributed to the enduring legacy of Iraqi resistance against foreign domination.