 It was then considered a step towards future independence.Transjordan's impending independence was recognised on 18 April 1946 by the League of Nations during the last meeting of that organisation.On 25 May 1946 the Transjordan became the "Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan" when the ruling 'Amir' was re-designated as 'King' by the parliament of Transjordan on the day it ratified the Treaty of London.