Proper noun
A castle in Iran which functioned as the main stronghold of the Nizari Ismaili state, also known as the assassins.
A region in the modern-day Qazvin province of Iran in which the castle is located.
A period in the history of the Nizari Ismailism beginning from the capture of the castle in 1090 AD until its capitulation to the Mongols in 1256 AD.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAccording to texts that have come down to us from Alamut, Hassan-i Sabbah liked to call his disciples Asasiyun, meaning people who are faithful to the Asās, meaning "foundation" of the faith. Source: Internet
After laying claim to the fortress at Alamut, Sabbah began expanding his influence outwards to nearby towns and districts, using his agents to gain political favour and to intimidate the local populations. Source: Internet
Thousands of objects were excavated after the war by professional archaeologists at Iranian sites such as Siraf by David Whitehouse and Alamut Castle by Peter Willey. Source: Internet
The Alamut castle therefore was only one of a nexus of strongholds throughout the regions where Ismailis could retreat to safety if necessary. Source: Internet
In his reports about the fortress, there are elaborate descriptions of sophisticated storage facilities and the famous Alamut library. Source: Internet
Sanjar himself pensioned the hashashin on taxes collected from the lands they owned, gave them grants and licenses, and even allowed them to collect tolls from travelers. p. 105 Downfall and aftermath View of Alamut besieged. Source: Internet