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UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran
Alamut Castle, a mountain fortress in Iran, came into the possession of Hassan-i Sabbah, a champion of the Nizari Ismaili cause. Until 1256, Alamut functioned
Alamut_Castle
1090–1256 Nizari state in northwest Iran and Syria
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
Nizari_Ismaili_state
Region in Iran
of the Alamut Castle) Alamut River List of Ismaili castles Alamut-e Gharbi District Alamut-e Sharqi District Alamut-e Bala Rural District Alamut-e Pain
Alamut
Nizari Isma'ili military order (1090–1256)
divisions were of the Persian Assassins in Alamut Castle and of the Levantine Assassins in Masyaf Castle. In 1253, the order began to collapse as a result
Order_of_Assassins
1256 Mongol siege of Nizari capital
The Siege of Alamut took place in December 1256, and marks the fall of the strategic fort of Alamut Castle, which was the capital of the Nizari Ismaili
Siege_of_Alamut_(1256)
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran
Lambsar Castle Around Lambsar Castle Lambsar Castle, top view Muhammad Tapar's anti-Nizari campaign Ismaili Iranian architecture Alamut Castle Atashgah
Lambsar_Castle
24th Ismaili Nizari Imam Nūr al-Dīn Muhammad from 1166 to 1210
CE) was the Nizari Isma'ili Imām of Alamūt who reigned the longest period out of any Lord (Khudawand) of Alamut, forty-four years. An Assassin, he affirmed
Muhammad_II_of_Alamut
Lords of Alamut Castle", as he chose this secluded fortress as his base. Under the leadership of Hassan-i Sabbah and the succeeding lords of Alamut, the strategy
History_of_Nizari_Isma'ilism
Ismaili religious and military leader (c. 1050–1124)
referenced the sect's possession of the commanding mountain fortress of Alamut Castle. Hasan is thought to have written an autobiography, which did not survive
Hasan-i_Sabbah
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran
2021. "قلعه شیرکوه الموت". seeiran.ir. Retrieved 17 February 2021. "Alamūt Castle and Related Fortifications". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived
Shirkuh_Castle
Cave-fortress in disputed; near Alamut Castle, Iran
the Alamut Period described in historical records. It has been variously identified with the Alamut Castle, Navizar Shah Castle, Shirkuh Castle, Shahrak
Maymun-Diz
Castle in Syria
Programme began in 2000. List of castles in Syria Alamut Castle Atashgah Castle Lambsar Castle Areimeh Castle "Castle of Masyaf". The Institute of Ismaili
Masyaf_Castle
27th Nizari Isma'ili Imam
negotiations with the invading Mongols, and under whose leadership Alamut Castle was surrendered to the Mongol Empire marking the end of the Nizari state
Rukn_al-Din_Khurshah
23rd Ismaili Nizari Imam
hereditary Imam of the Nizari Isma'ilis of the Alamut Period from 1162 until 1166. From his capital of Alamut he ruled parts of Persia and Syria. His chief
Hassan_II_of_Alamut
Part of the Mongol conquest of Persia (1253–1256)
The Mongol campaign against the Nizaris of the Alamut period (the Nizari Ismaili state) began in 1253 after the Mongol invasion of the Khwarazmian Empire
Mongol campaign against the Nizaris
Mongol_campaign_against_the_Nizaris
UNESCO designated heritage sites and nominated sites in Iran
Ardabil Shushtar Takht-e Soleyman Tchogha Zanbil Cities Hegmataneh Alamūt Castle The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
List of World Heritage Sites in Iran
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Iran
Medieval Iranian people of northern Iran
the Daylamites also strictly practised endogamy. Rudkhan Castle Alamut Castle Lambsar Castle Fayruz Al Daylami Gilan province Al-Daylami Fishbein, Michael
Daylamites
25th Ismaili Nizari Imam Jalāl al-Dīn Ḥassan from 1210 to 1221
scholars and jurists from across Khurasan, Qazvin and Iraq to visit Alamut Castle, and even invited them to inspect the library and remove any books they
Hassan_III_of_Alamut
Most of the Persian Ismaili castles were in the Alborz mountains, in the regions of Daylaman (particularly, in Alamut and Rudbar; north of modern-day
List_of_Assassin_strongholds
Lego theme
based on the film. Each set featured different Ostrich Race, Alamut market and Alamut castle. In early 2009, Disney and Lego announced a multi-year plan
Lego_Prince_of_Persia
Residence of the President of the Republic of Turkey
November 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2015. "Erdoğan's 'Ak Saray' likened to Alamut Castle, Ceausescu's Palace". Hurriyet Daily News. 5 November 2014. Retrieved
Presidential_Complex_(Turkey)
Castle in Kashmar, Iran
Alamut Castle in Alamut. This shows that the builders of the castle have carried out extensive field studies to locate it. In total, Atashgah Castle is
Atashgah_Castle
List of capital cities in Iran
Sajid Asaak; Parthian era royal center Astara; Ispahbads of Gilan Alamut Castle; Nizari Ismaili state Amol; Ziyarid, Alavid, Marashis, Dabuyid, Bavandid
Capitals_of_Iran
Castle on a spur
bailey at Saône (as the French call it) has weaker walls and towers. The Alamut Castle in Persia (now northwestern Iran), was atop a narrow rock base rising
Spur_castle
until 1162 based in Alamut. Upon the demise of Kiyā Buzurg-Ummīd on February 9, 1138, he was appointed as the commander of Alamut Castle by the third concealed
Muhammad_ibn_Buzurg-Ummid
al-Muṣṭafá (Nizārīyyah) Muhammed Al-Mustā‘lī (Mustā‘līyyah) Al-Āmīr Alamut Castle (Hassasins) Al-Hāfeez (Ḥāfīzīyyah) Aṭ-Ṭāyyīb (Ṭāyyībīyyah) Al-Zāfīr
Family_tree_of_Muhammad
Al-Azhar madrassah from Ismaili Shiism to Sunni Islam. The library of the Alamut Castle, the main stronghold of the order of the Nizari Ismailis, was burned
List of book-burning incidents
List_of_book-burning_incidents
26th Nizari Ismaili Shia Imam (1221–1255)
he became the ruler of the Alamut. However, his mother took over the administration of state affairs and governed Alamut for the next six years (1221–1227)
Muhammad_III_of_Alamut
Type of medieval castle
pre-medieval use as site for cult rituals or sacrifices. In Iran: Alamut Castle Saru castles Babak Fort In Italy: Castello di Mussomeli [it], Sicily Castello
Rock_castle
12th-century Isma'ili ruler of Alamut
dāʿī and the second ruler (da'i) of the Nizari Isma'ili State, ruling Alamut Castle from 1124 to 1138 CE (or 518—532 AH). He was of Daylami origin from
Kiya_Buzurg-Ummid
Medieval fortress in Iran
Rudkhan Castle (Persian: قلعه رودخان; Gilaki: رودخان دژ), also Roodkhan Castle, is a brick and stone medieval fortress in Iran that was built to defend
Rudkhan_Castle
Branch of Shia Islam
conducted a ceremony known as qiyama (resurrection) at the grounds of the Alamut Castle, whereby the Imam would once again become visible to his community of
Ismailism
City in Qazvin province, Iran
demanded proof, and he obliged by inviting some of Qazvin's leading men to Alamut Castle where he publicly burned Isma'ili texts for them to see. Also in 1210
Qazvin
Topics referred to by the same term
Alamut, is a region in north of Qazvin province, Iran. Alamut may also refer to: Alamut Castle, a mountain fortress in Alamut region Alamut state, or
Alamut_(disambiguation)
Archaeological site in Iran
The castle of Ziwiyeh or Ziwiyeh Castle (Persian: قلعه زیویه) is an ancient building situated on the top of a mount above the wide Ziwiyeh Cave in Saqqez
Ziwiyeh_Castle
the castle's capture by Hassan-i Sabbah (483 AH = 1090/91 AD).{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) Hourcade, B. (December 15, 1985). "ALAMŪT". Encyclopædia
List_of_castles_in_Iran
Graphic novel with Corto Maltese
Isma'ilism (a branch of Shia Islam), leads them to the area of the Alamut Castle. The sailor takes the opportunity to tell the legend linked to this
The_Golden_House_of_Samarkand
of Alamut, and eventually lost completely during the Mongol campaign against the Nizaris, in particular during the burning of the Library of Alamut Castle
List_of_lost_literary_works
12th-century wars between the Seljuk Empire and the Nizari Ismailis
Hassan had chosen the inaccessible castle of Alamut, located in the remote area of Rudbar (nowadays called "Alamut") in northern Persia, as the base of
Nizari–Seljuk_conflicts
US ceases overnight strikes against Iran after 13 nights. 26 July – Alamut Castle is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 28 July — Iran executes
2026_in_Iran
Mixed 1719 India Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath Cultural 927 Iran Alamūt Castle and Related Fortifications Cultural 1770 Italy The system of Italian-style
List of World Heritage Sites by year of inscription
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_by_year_of_inscription
Calendar year
December 15 – Mongol forces under Hulagu Khan capture and dismantle Alamut Castle (near the Masoudabad region) after the surrender of the Nizari Ismaili
1256
Isma'ili state Alamut Castle Chief Da'i Abu Hamza Arrajan Chief Da'i Kiya Buzurg-Ummid 1124–1138 Nizari Nizari Isma'ili state Alamut Castle Chief Da'i Muhammad
List_of_Isma'ili_missionaries
الصفوی بهادر خان 1532 ? 11 February 1578 – 1 October 1587 1595 (aged 64) Alamut Castle, Qazvin, Iran It is ruled by the rulers of qezelbash. Defeat in the
List_of_Safavid_monarchs
and assassination attempts attributed to the Assassins (the Nizaris of Alamut), who were active in West Asia, Central Asia, and Egypt, between the 11th
List of assassinations by the Order of the Assassins
List_of_assassinations_by_the_Order_of_the_Assassins
Topics referred to by the same term
Wildlife Sanctuary in India Alamut Castle, Alamut in Persian: الموت ("Eagle's Nest"), a mountain fortress located in the Alamut region of Iran Fort Stražnik
Eagle's_Nest
War between belligerents whose relative military power differs significantly
Nizari Ismaili state. The "state" consisted of fortresses (such as the Alamut Castle) built on strategic mountaintops and highlands with difficult access
Asymmetric_warfare
Shah of Safavid Iran from 1587 to 1629
prince's followers were executed and the prince himself imprisoned in Alamut Castle where he would later be murdered by Abbas' successor, Shah Safi. Imam
Abbas_the_Great
Historic Persian astronomical observatory
conquest against the Nizaris in the Iranian region of Alamut. In 1256, the Mongols took the Alamut castle, where al-Tusi and several other scholars had taken
Maragheh_observatory
National museum in London, England
archaeologists at Iranian sites such as Siraf by David Whitehouse and Alamut Castle by Peter Willey. The collection was augmented in 1983 by the Godman
British_Museum
Chemical element with atomic number 82 (Pb)
uses. Lead was used to cover the ramparts protecting the ascent to the Alamut Castle in Persia, which could absorb attacks by siege engines. Lead has been
Lead
Crusade against Ifriqiya in 1270
valleys. When the Mongol army approached Alamut Castle, Rukn ad-Din surrendered. The governor of the castle refused the surrender order and it was taken
Eighth_Crusade
Nizari Ismaili Shia Imam (1257–1310)
He was the youngest son of Rukn al-Din Khurshah, the last ruler of Alamut Castle, the centre of a Nizari Ismaili state until it was captured by the Mongol
Shams al-Din Muhammad (Nizari imam)
Shams_al-Din_Muhammad_(Nizari_imam)
Medieval fortress situated in the Golan Heights
(Arabic: قلعة الصبيبة Qal'at al-Subeiba, "Castle of the Large Cliff", later Qal'at Namrud, "Nimrod's Castle"; Hebrew: מבצר נמרוד, Mivtzar Nimrod, "Nimrod's
Nimrod_Castle
Ancient Persian garden
the legendary ancient Persian garden located within the confines of the Alamut Fortress in the Elburz mountains of Northern Iran. This site gained prominence
Firdaws-i_Bareen
Eldest son of Ja'far al-Sadiq (died 766)
(Nizāriyyah) Muhammad ibn Abū Tamīm Al-Musta‘lī (Musta‘līyyah) Al-Āmīr Alamut Castle (Hassasins) Al-Hāfiz (Ḥāfiziyyah) Aṭ-Ṭayyib (Ṭayyibiyyah) Al-Zāfir Yūssuf
Abdallah_al-Aftah
Ismailis (Assassins) Victory Destruction of key fortresses including Alamut Castle End of the Nizari state in Persia 1254–1255 Kashmir uprising Mongol
List of wars involving Mongol states (pre–1911)
List_of_wars_involving_Mongol_states_(pre–1911)
Ottoman–Crimean War (1584)
planned to release Gazi Giray, a Crimean prince he had imprisoned in Alamut Castle, and even marry him to one of his daughters. Following these negative
Crimean_campaign_(1584)
Ismaili Nizari Imam
have lived in occultation in the Nizari Ismaili state centrered around Alamut Castle. He is believed to have been represented externally by Kiya Buzurg-Ummid
Hasan_al-Qahir
Ancient fortress near Isfahan, Iran
Sabbah's capture of the Alamut Castle, Abd al-Malik ibn Attash's son, Ahmad ibn Abd al-Malik ibn Attash was encouraged to seize the castle. He posed as a schoolmaster
Shahdiz
Nizari Ismaili fortress in present-day Semnan Province, Iran
was saved by the arrival of reinforcements from Ala al-Din Muhammad in Alamut. As Hülegü's main army was advancing in Iran, Rukn al-Din Khurshah ordered
Gerdkuh
Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1606 to 1611
well with his horse. He was taken prisoner and sent to the prison of Alamut Castle. He was released following the Ottoman-Safavid Treaty of 998 (1590)
Kuyucu_Murad_Pasha
Calendar year
Sabbah founds the Nizari Ismaili state after taking control of the Alamut Castle and organising the military group called the Order of Assassins. Béjaïa
1090
reign came from the Nizari Ismailis, a secret sect with headquarters at Alamut Castle between Rasht and Tehran. They controlled the immediate area for more
History_of_Iran
Day of the year
Hulagu enter and dismantle the Nizari Ismaili (Assassin) stronghold at Alamut Castle (in present-day Iran) as part of their offensive on Islamic southwest
December_15
Castle in Khorramabad, Iran
الافلاک, lit. 'The Sky of the Skies') or Shapur Khast Castle (Persian: دژ شاپورخواست) is a castle situated on the top of a large hill with the same name
Falak-ol-Aflak
designated as his successor. In the absence of an imam, coinage from Alamut Castle, the centre of Hasan-i Sabah's nascent Nizari Isma'ili state in central
Satr_(Isma'ilism)
Ancient Elamite complex in Khuzestan Province, Iran
Tang Lorun Castle Bazm Castle Sarvestan Palace Qazvin Alamut Castle Sasan Castle Semiran Castle Shirkuh Castle Meimoon Ghal'eh Lambsar Castle Maymun-Diz
Chogha_Zanbil
Presidential administration of Turkey since 2014
Journal. Retrieved 27 November 2014. Erdoğan's 'Ak Saray' likened to Alamut Castle, Ceausescu's Palace(www.hurriyetdailynews.com, retrieved on 9 April
Presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Presidency_of_Recep_Tayyip_Erdoğan
Kurdish journalist
him in this regard. According to Bulut, it had been 15 years since Alamut Castle was destroyed by Mongols at the time Marco Polo claimed to have gone
Faik_Bulut
unknown). Hasan-i Sabbah establishes the Assassins after the capture of Alamut Castle in Persia. 1091 29 April. An invading force of Pechenegs is crushed
Chronology of the Crusades, 1095–1187
Chronology_of_the_Crusades,_1095–1187
Archaeological site in Kashan, Isfahan province, Iran
Tang Lorun Castle Bazm Castle Sarvestan Palace Qazvin Alamut Castle Sasan Castle Semiran Castle Shirkuh Castle Meimoon Ghal'eh Lambsar Castle Maymun-Diz
Tepe_Sialk
Jerusalem Jerusalem Kingdom 1099 – 1291 AD Asia: West Nizari Ismaili state Alamut Castle Not specified 1090 – 1256 AD Asia: West Sultanate of Rum Nicaea, Iconium
List of political entities in the 11th century
List_of_political_entities_in_the_11th_century
Fatimid prince and Nizari imam (1045–1095)
(or at least in his company). In the absence of an imam, coinage from Alamut Castle, the centre of Hassan-i Sabah's nascent Nizari Isma'ili state in central
Nizar_ibn_al-Mustansir
Type of memorial
state army. The Nizari Ismailis of the Alamut period (the Assassins) had made a secret roll of honor in Alamut Castle containing the names of the assassins
War_memorial
Castle in Firuzabad County, Iranian national heritage site
Qal'eh Dokhtar, Ghale Dokhtar, Dokhtar Castle or Dezh Dokhtar (Persian: دژ دختر, lit. 'Maiden Castle') is a castle built by Ardashir I in present-day Fars
Qal'eh_Dokhtar
One of the largest sound stages in the world
staircases for ECO hotel Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010): Alamut castle Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011): the Fountain of
007_Stage
Safavid Crown Prince
of Tahmasp I) were transferred to Tabreh Castle, where all the princes were blinded and then returned to Alamut. Eventually, Abu Talib Mirza died in 1619
Abu_Talib_Mirza
Calendar year
'special envoy' (possibly as a tax collector). The mountain fortress Alamut Castle ("Eagle's Nest") is temporarily recaptured from the Mongols by a Nizari
1275
City in Qazvin province, Iran
Takestan County Takestan Esfarvarin Khorramdasht Narjeh Ziaabad Sights Alamut Castle Aminiha Hosseiniyeh Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh Meimoon Ghal'eh
Takestan
destruction of the library. Alamut Castle's library Alamut Castle Iran 1256 Mongols Library destroyed after the capitulation of Alamut. House of Wisdom Baghdad
List_of_destroyed_libraries
Monument and assembly hall in Baghlan Province, Afghanistan
held symbolic significance for Ismailis, referencing the historical Alamut Castle in Iran, which was known as the "Eagle's Nest" and served as a major
Eagle_of_Kayan
Village in Qazvin province, Iran
Takestan County Takestan Esfarvarin Khorramdasht Narjeh Ziaabad Sights Alamut Castle Aminiha Hosseiniyeh Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh Meimoon Ghal'eh
Zargar,_Qazvin
Ancient fortress and largest adobe building in the world, Iran
Governor’s section were built during the Parthian era. Under the Sassanids, the castle was seized by Ardeshir Babakan. New fortifications and walls were constructed
Arg-e_Bam
Village in Qazvin province, Iran
Takestan County Takestan Esfarvarin Khorramdasht Narjeh Ziaabad Sights Alamut Castle Aminiha Hosseiniyeh Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh Meimoon Ghal'eh
Shakhdar
Municipality Palace, which was located on the north side of Toopkhaneh Alamut Castle, a mountain fortress in Gilan province Arg-e Bam in Bam Arg-e Furg in
List_of_palaces
Emirate centered around Eleşkirt from 1499 to 1587
during his time, he was arrested by Shah Tahmasp and imprisoned in Alamut Castle when he abused his power possibilities. Second Kılıç Bey was appointed
Emirate_of_Pazooka
Calendar year
become Emperor Emperor Duanzong (until 1278). The mountain fortress Alamut Castle ("Eagle's Nest") is again captured by the Mongols from a Nizari force
1276
Assassins and Abbasid Caliphate, begun in the Spring, with the capture of Alamut Castle. 1257 (Date unknown). Arab historian Ibn al-Jawzi writes his Al-Muntadham
Chronology of the Crusades, 1187–1291
Chronology_of_the_Crusades,_1187–1291
Overviews of forts
Liravi-ye Castle Alamut Castle Ammameh Castle Ardalan Castle Ardeshir Castle Arg-e Bam Arg of Tabriz Atashgah Castle Babak Fort Bakhtak Leylan Castle Chaleshtar
List_of_forts
Castle in Gilan Province, Iran
Chimarud castle (Persian: قلعه چیمارود) is a historical castle located in Rudbar County in Gilan Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to
Chimarud_Castle
loyalty to Sultan Muhammad I Tapar, and he launched a campaign against Alamut Castle and defeated the Nizaris. The Sultan rewarded him by granting him every
Siege_of_Mosul_(1108)
Village in Qazvin province, Iran
Takestan County Takestan Esfarvarin Khorramdasht Narjeh Ziaabad Sights Alamut Castle Aminiha Hosseiniyeh Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh Meimoon Ghal'eh
Hesar_Kharvan
Citadel in Shiraz, Iranian national heritage site
the hammam inside the citadel Batonis Castle Iranian architecture List of castles in Iran List of Kurdish castles Wikimedia Commons has media related to
Arg_of_Karim_Khan
Decade
December 15 – Mongol forces under Hulagu Khan capture and dismantle Alamut Castle (near the Masoudabad region) after the surrender of the Nizari Ismaili
1250s
18th-century castle in Iran
Alamout Castle in the year of 483 AH, and their commanding period continued until 654AH. The commanding center of Ismailian was Alamout Castle, and their
Furg_Citadel
Castle in South Khorasan Province, Iran
South Khorasan Province, The fortress dates back to the Ismailis of the Alamut Period. It was one of their most important strongholds in Quhistan. "مرمت
Kuh_Qaen_Castle
Historical site in Iran
Tang Lorun Castle Bazm Castle Sarvestan Palace Qazvin Alamut Castle Sasan Castle Semiran Castle Shirkuh Castle Meimoon Ghal'eh Lambsar Castle Maymun-Diz
Sheikh_Makan_Fort
Medieval Persian astrologer
belonging to the order of Assassins. Al-Hakim al-Munajjim was sent from Alamut Castle to Syria in the 12th century, probably accompanied with a number of
Al-Hakim_al-Munajjim
Rural district in Qazvin province, Iran
Takestan County Takestan Esfarvarin Khorramdasht Narjeh Ziaabad Sights Alamut Castle Aminiha Hosseiniyeh Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh Meimoon Ghal'eh
Ziaran_Rural_District
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