Druze Revolt (1925-1927)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath Druze representation in government
gptkbp:casualties thousands
gptkbp:caused_by discontent with French policies
gptkbp:consequences political changes in Syria
gptkbp:cultural_impact Druze identity strengthening
gptkbp:druze_allies other Arab groups
gptkbp:druze_casualties thousands
gptkbp:druze_culture influenced by the revolt
gptkbp:druze_demands greater autonomy
gptkbp:druze_historical_narrative centered on resistance
gptkbp:druze_leadership gptkb:Sultan_Pasha_al-Atrash
gptkbp:druze_legacy remains significant in history.
gptkbp:druze_population approximately 100,000
gptkbp:druze_resistance guerrilla tactics
gptkbp:druze_revolutionaries fought for independence
gptkbp:druze_support from local populations
gptkbp:duration 2 years
gptkbp:french_colonial_policy exploitation of resources
gptkbp:french_governor gptkb:Henri_de_Jouvenel
gptkbp:french_military_operations intensive and brutal
gptkbp:french_negotiations failed to resolve conflict
gptkbp:french_policy_change shift towards more conciliatory approach
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War I Middle East
gptkbp:historical_significance influence on future uprisings
gptkbp:historical_source various historical accounts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Druze Revolt (1925-1927)
gptkbp:influenced_by Arab nationalism
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:Druze_community
gptkbp:international_response limited foreign intervention
gptkbp:involved Druze fighters
gptkbp:is_effective_against French colonial rule
gptkbp:led_to Druze autonomy negotiations
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for later resistance movements
gptkbp:location gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:military_leadership gptkb:General_Henri_Gouraud
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Majdal_Shams
gptkb:Battle_of_Qatana
Battle of Soueida
gptkbp:notable_commanders around 20,000 troops
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Sultan_Pasha_al-Atrash
gptkbp:outcome French military victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:French_Mandate_of_Syria
gptkbp:public_perception mixed reactions
gptkbp:responds_to military suppression
gptkbp:resulted_in increased tensions between Druze and French
gptkbp:significance part of anti-colonial movements
gptkbp:strategy use of air power
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sultan_al-Atrash
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6