Sultan al-Atrash

Syrian Druze commander who spearheaded the Great Syrian Revolt against French rule.

Quick Facts: Who was Sultan al-Atrash?

Subject:
Sultan al-Atrash
Known for:
Syrian Druze commander who spearheaded the Great Syrian Revolt against French rule.
Born:
1891-03-05
Died:
1982-03-26
Century / Era:
1891s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:
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Origins & Early Life

Sultan al-Atrash (Arabic: سلطان الأطرش, romanized: Sulṭān al-ʾAṭrash; 5 March 1891 – 26 March 1982) was a Syrian nationalist revolutionary who led the Great Syrian Revolt against the French colonial administration in Syria. One of the most influential figures in Syrian and Druze history, he played a major role in deciding the destiny of Jabal al-Druze and of Syria in general. Sultan al-Atrash was born in al-Qrayya, a village 20 km south of Suwayda known for the famous Druze family of Al-Atrash, which had nominally governed the region since 1879.

Career & Major Achievements

His father Zuqan led a fierce battle against the Ottomans near Al-Kefr in 1910, where he faced the forces of Sami Pasha al-Farouqi. He was captured and later executed in 1911. Sultan al-Atrash was an Ottoman army conscript, serving in the Balkans prior to the outbreak of World War I. Sami Pasha used military force and trickery and succeeded at last in occupying Jabal al-Druze.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He sent hundreds of young Druze to fight in the Balkans, Sultan among them. However, during the first World War, the Ottomans left Jabal al-Druze in peace as they feared rebellion.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1879: 1879 Milestone — Sultan al-Atrash was born in al-Qrayya, a village 20 km south of Suwayda known for the famous Druze family of Al-Atrash, which had nominally governed the region since 1879.
  2. 1891 (1891-03-05): Birth of Sultan al-Atrash — Syrian Druze commander who spearheaded the Great Syrian Revolt against French rule.
  3. 1910: 1910 Milestone — His father Zuqan led a fierce battle against the Ottomans near Al-Kefr in 1910, where he faced the forces of Sami Pasha al-Farouqi.
  4. 1911: 1911 Milestone — He was captured and later executed in 1911.
  5. 1982 (1982-03-26): Passing & Historical Legacy — Sultan al-Atrash passed away on 1982-03-26, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Sultan al-Atrash

True or False: “True or false: Sultan al-Atrash accepted a high political office immediately after Syria's independence in 1946.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He famously refused to accept any political office after the independence of Syria in 1946, maintaining his role as a revolutionary leader.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sultan al-Atrash

Who was Sultan al-Atrash and what are their primary contributions?

Syrian Druze commander who spearheaded the Great Syrian Revolt against French rule. Origins & Early Life: Sultan al-Atrash (Arabic: سلطان الأطرش, romanized: Sulṭān al-ʾAṭrash; 5 March 1891 – 26 March 1982) was a Syrian nationalist revolutionary who led the Great Syrian Revolt against the French colonial administration in Syria. One of the most influential figures in Syrian and Druze history, he played a major role in deciding the destiny of Jabal al-Druze and of Syria in general. Sultan al-Atrash was born in al-Qrayya, a village 20 km south of Suwayda known for the famous Druze family of Al-Atrash, which had nominally governed the region since 1879.

When was Sultan al-Atrash born and during which historical era did they live?

Sultan al-Atrash was born on 1891-03-05 and passed away on 1982-03-26. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1891 Chrono-Archive.

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