 Majdal Shams played a significant role in the Great Syrian Revolt of 1925–1927.In October 1925, a few months after Syrian Druze had begun fighting French forces in the nearby province of Jabal al-Duruz, a group of the town's Druze residents looted local Christian property.Mandate authorities sent troops to restore order, and community leaders contacted the central command of the revolt for assistance defending the town against the French.