Hassan Sabah, born in Iran in the 1050s, founded the Order of Assassins in Alamut Castle in 1090. These assassins, known as hashashin, were trained to carry out covert missions and were willing to sacrifice their lives for their missions. Contrary to popular belief, they did not use poison but followed a unique code. Hassan Sabah's leadership led to successful assassinations, weakening powerful empires like the Great Seljuk and Abbasid. The castle was eventually destroyed by the Mongols in 1256. This history has inspired various works, including the game "Assassin's Creed."
Certainly, here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Wars were fought until the 1090s in the field with ordinary soldiers as casualties.
2. A man named Hassan Sabah discovered a strategy to destroy the leaders of armies in his palace.
3. Hassan Sabah was born around 1050 in Iran and was interested in learning from a young age.
4. He met an Ismail named Zarab at the age of 17, which led him to Ismailism.
5. Hassan Sabah settled in Alamut Castle in Iran in 1090.
6. He established the order of assassins on September 4th, 1090.
7. The Assassins, or Hashashins, were highly trained warriors.
8. They did not use poison but believed in dying after completing their mission.
9. Marco Polo's claim about a "Garden of Eden" with drugs and beautiful girls is disputed.
10. Hassan Sabah stayed in Alamut Fortress for 34 years, and wine was forbidden.
11. He was known for being a fair person and had diverse skills.
12. Hassan Sabah died on May 23, 1124.
13. The Knights of Temple were inspired by the order established by Hassan Sabah.
14. Alamut Castle was destroyed by the Mongols in 1256.
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