Alamut Castle, nestled in the peaks of the Elburz Mountains, is one of the most fascinating strongholds in history. Captured by Hasan Sabbah in 1090, it became the nerve center of the Ismaili Nizari sect. This fortress was more than a defensive structure; it was a hub of psychological and ideological warfare. Sabbah trained his followers, promising them paradise and transforming them into fearless assassins, known in the West as the "Hashashins." These warriors, with their silent and precise tactics, struck fear into rulers and commanders alike. Although the Mongols destroyed Alamut in 1256, its legacy endures as a symbol of strategy, myth, and fear. #history #assassin
