What is "transjordan"

The Transjordan is an area of land in the Southern Levant lying east of the Jordan River. It is defined in the Hebrew Bible as part of the land of Israel , specifically as the area allocated to the Israelite tribes of Reuben and Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh.

Transjordan, the East Bank, or the Transjordanian Highlands , is the part of the Southern Levant east of the Jordan River, mostly contained in present-day Jordan.

The region, known as Transjordan, was controlled by numerous powers throughout history. During the early modern era, the region of Transjordan was included under jurisdiction of Ottoman Syrian provinces. During World War I, Transjordan region was taken by the British, who had temporarily included it in OETA. Initially, the area was directly governed by the British, who decided to divide Transjordan region into 3 administrative districts - Ajloun, Balqa and Karak, with only Ma'an and Tabuk granted under direct rule of the Hashemites; however shortly the Hashemite ruler Abdullah was granted nominal rule over all districts. Central government was established in Transjordan in 1921 and in 1922 the region became known as the Emirate of Transjordan, receiving full autonomy in 1929. In 1946, the Emirate achieved independence from the British and in 1952 the country changed its name to the "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".

Transjordan may refer to:

• Emirate of Transjordan, British-controlled territory 1921–46
  • The modern Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, initially known 1946–49 as Transjordan
• Transjordan (region), an area to the east of the Jordan River
• Transjordan (Bible), an area mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as Gilead
• The Lordship of Oultrejordain, during the time of the Crusades
• an unofficial region within Ottoman Syria