The position of the tribal leaders in the Dulaim District from the ‎British occupation

F. Ali, Maryam; Dhuwaib, Jamal H. Ahmed

doi:10.37653/juah.2023.181654

	The position of the tribal leaders in the Dulaim District from the ‎British occupation
Journal of University of Anbar for Humanities
Article 1, Volume 2023, Issue 4, December 2023, Pages 2651-2669 PDF (1.13 M)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.37653/juah.2023.181654
Authors
Maryam F. Ali¹; Jamal H. Ahmed Dhuwaib²
¹University of Anbar - College of Education for Humanities
²University of Anbar- College of Education for Humanities
Abstract
Objectives: The study shed light on an era in the contemporary history of Iraq, represented by the position of the tribal leaders in the Dulaim Area towards the British occupation that began in 1914 and was completed in 1918, passing through the Twentieth Revolution and the political events that followed in Iraq. Methodology: The study relied on the application of the analytical method in studying that era, as the Al-Dulaim area was characterized by its tribal nature, which was a reason for the political positions to be linked to the tribal leaders, who had their position regarding the events witnessed in the contemporary history of Iraq in that period. Results: After the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the British forces entered Iraq through Al-Faw and began moving and heading to occupy the rest of the Iraqi areas that were still under Ottoman rule, including the Dulaim area. Clans and leaders emerged who had a large and important role in confronting the advance of the British forces, especially in the city of Ramadi, Fallujah, and other areas. In addition to the Dulaim clans, there also emerged families from the homes of Fallujah, the most important of which is the Kannah family. These families had an important role in resisting the British occupation, not only in the Dulaim area, but also in the rest of Iraqi territory. The research showed that the tribal leaders in the Al-Dulaim area had an important and effective contribution to the battles that took place between the British and Ottoman forces. They were urged by the jihad factor in order to advance the word of Islam, as some of these sheikhs participated in the Battle of Al-Mada’in. They had a major role in fighting the British forces. They confused their supply lines and cut off part of them. In addition to that, the areas of the upper Euphrates, from Ramadi to Deir ez-Zor and beyond, were helpful for the tribal forces supporting the Ottoman forces. Recommendations: There is an urgent need to focus on the local history of the governorate and highlight the political and national role of its leaders, especially these writings are handwritten by its academics and historians.
Keywords
British occupation; Iraq; Dulaim Tribes; Iraqi resistance‎

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