The Arab Revolt of World War I, initiated in 1916, was a historic uprising against Ottoman rule, led by Arab nationalists seeking to overthrow their oppressive rulers and gain independence. It was a significant turning point in the Middle East's history. The charismatic figurehead of this revolt was Sherif Hussein of Mecca, who, with the support of British intelligence officer T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), coordinated guerrilla warfare tactics against the Ottoman Empire. This insurgency not only weakened the Ottomans but also contributed to the eventual dismantling of their empire and the redrawing of the Middle East map under the Sykes-Picot Agreement and the Balfour Declaration, setting the stage for the modern Middle East's complex geopolitical landscape. --- Subscribe to the Islamic History Podcast: https://pod.link/islamichistorypodcast The Islamic History Podcast uncovers the PAST so you can understand the PRESENT and change the FUTURE. Support the Islamic History Podcast: - iPhone/iPad/Mac users search for "ISLAMIC HISTORY EXCLUSIVE" in the Apple Podcasts app. - Android/Windows go to https://patreon.com/islamichistory https://instagram.com/islamichistorypodcast https://twitter.com/podcastislamic