Nizari Ismaili state

Nizari Ismaili state was a state in Iran (Middle East) that lasted from 1090 to 1256 CE, about 166 years. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).

Network of mountain castles founded by Hasan-i Sabbah at Alamut, feared for targeted killings that gave Europe the word 'assassin'. Hulagu's Mongols took Alamut in 1256.

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Facts

Dates: 1090 to 1256 CE
Duration: 166 years
Type: State
Region: Iran, Middle East
Language family: Iranian
Capital: Alamut

Events in Middle East during its time

1099 Crusaders take Jerusalem
1187 Battle of Hattin

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 CE
Khwarazmian Empire 1077 to 1231 CE
Zengids 1127 to 1250 CE
Ayyubid Sultanate 1171 to 1260 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Nizari Ismaili state exist?

1090 to 1256 CE, about 166 years.

Where was Nizari Ismaili state?

Iran, in Middle East. Its capital was Alamut.

What language did Nizari Ismaili state speak?

Iranian. This family includes Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish.