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Curzon helped create which Emirate in the Middle East?

  • Emirate of Kuwait

  • Emirate of Qatar

  • Emirate of Transjordan

  • Emirate of Bahrain

Answer

The Emirate of Transjordan was established under the leadership of Abdullah I ibn al-Hussein, with the support of the British Empire. Initially comprising the territories east of the Jordan River, Transjordan was later expanded and gained independence from Britain in 1946. Abdullah became the first King of Jordan and reigned until his assassination in 1951, leaving behind a legacy of stability and progress in the region.
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