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, and played an important role in maintaining security and managing the needs of the population.
Establishment
The government headed by the mayor of the judiciary in the Covenant Faisaly, Muhammad Ali Al-Mughrabi until the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan.
References
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