Iraqi revolt of 1920

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical event
gptkbp:administrativeDivision implemented harsh measures
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:British_mandate_over_Iraq
gptkbp:alliance formed with neighboring tribes
gptkbp:antiSubmarineWarfare widespread and organized
gptkbp:battle gptkb:Battle_of_Fallujah
Battle of Ramadi
Battle of Baghdad
gptkbp:bitterness land and taxation issues
gptkbp:casualties tens of thousands
thousands
gptkbp:causedBy discontent with colonial administration
opposition_to_British_rule
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Sir_Edmund_Ironside
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future generations
gptkbp:culturalEvents emerged in response to colonialism
gptkbp:date 1920
gptkbp:duration several months
June to October 1920
gptkbp:governance establishment of a monarchy
gptkbp:historical_significance paved_the_way_for_Iraqi_independence
gptkbp:historicalContext post-World_War_I
gptkbp:historicalRecords varied perspectives on legitimacy
gptkbp:historicalSignificance extensive records exist
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Iraqi revolt of 1920
gptkbp:ideology depicted rebels as outlaws
gptkbp:impact influenced future uprisings
gptkbp:independence sought through armed struggle
gptkbp:internationalClassification condemnation_of_British_actions
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:British_forces
Iraqi_insurgents
gptkbp:leadership emerged from local elites
gptkbp:legacy remains a symbol of resistance
gptkbp:location gptkb:Iraq
gptkbp:losses significant in the conflict
gptkbp:mandates gptkb:League_of_Nations_mandate
gptkbp:militaryRank remained significant post-revolt
sent during the conflict
gptkbp:nationality strengthened through conflict
gptkbp:notablePerson Abdul_Aziz_al-Mahdawi
Sultan_al-Naqshbandi
Sheikh_Mahmud_al-Hafeed
gptkbp:outcome political_reforms_in_Iraq
gptkbp:policy faced criticism after revolt.
gptkbp:politicalPosition gained momentum after revolt
promised reforms post-revolt
gptkbp:public_perception divided on the issue
gptkbp:reign sought to unify various factions
collaborated with local tribes
British_consolidation_of_power
gptkbp:respondsTo military suppression
gptkbp:resultedIn increased_Iraqi_nationalism
gptkbp:significance led_to_the_establishment_of_the_Kingdom_of_Iraq
gptkbp:tactics guerrilla warfare
divide and conquer
use of air power
maintain control over oil resources
gptkbp:type anti-colonial revolt