alamut

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Synonyms: lamut

Antonyms: lamut

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Proper noun

1. A castle in [[Iran]] and the most famous stronghold of the [[Nizari]] [[Ismailis]], also known as the [[Assassin]]s.
2. A region in the modern-day [[Qazvin]] province of Iran in which the castle is located; Rudbar-i Alamut (Rudbar of Alamut)
3. 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.

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