Nizari Ismaili state
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The Nizari Ismaili state or the Alamut state was a Nizari Isma'ili Shia state founded by Hassan-i Sabbah after he took control of the Alamut Castle in 1090 AD, which marked the beginning of an era of
Siege of Alamut by Mongols (1256)
Alamut Castle, Persia
Lambsar Castle, Persia
Masyaf Castle, Syria
Hasan-i Sabbah
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Hasan-i Sabbah, also known as Hasan I of Alamut, was a military leader, founder of the Nizari Ismai'li sect, Order of Assassins, as well as the Nizari Ismaili state, ruling from 1090 to 1124 AD.
Nizari Ismaili state
…The Nizari Ismaili state or the Alamut state was a Nizari Isma'ili Shia state founded by Hassan-i Sabbah after he took control of the Alamut Castle in 1090 AD, which marked the beginning of an era of Ismailism known as the "Alamut period". Their people…
Engraving of Hasan-i Sabbah riding a horse
The Hashshashin's fortress of Alamut Castle
Hassan al-Sabbah (right) depicted with his followers, in the first edition of The Travels of Marco Polo, c. 1310