Good day to all readers! I present to your review of my free continuation of the Stopgame video "Assassins Assassins". It will be divided into two parts. In the first of them, I revealed the biography of the creator of the order. The second part of the video will be devoted to the organizational structure, life and activities in the ranks of these killers. I think everything is with the preface, I will wait for your reasoned opinion on the work of the work done in the comments here, or on YouTube itself.
Here is the video itself:
+ Link to the first part of the video from Stopgame itself, on which in some points I will navigate my video (I recommend to first watch it, and then go to my sequel):
Well, the text version of my video by itself:
Introduction
This year, I fell by the arm of one remarkable book of the Irish writer Thomas Cateley – “Templars and other secret societies of the Middle Ages”. Consisted of two sections. The first is the assassins. And the second is the Templars. Nothing reminds, is it, ubisoft? In any case, accusing this company of plagiarism or not – decide for yourself, and I will only say that I was only interested in the first section, I read it, highlighted for myself the most important interesting moments and are ready to tell you about them.
Cover of this literary property. Lovers of different riddles of history, I strongly recommend reading!
The legend of three comrades from the madrasah
Let’s start the narrative with one interesting semi -mythical story about three comrades from the madrasah.
It was like this:
Once upon a time there were three comrades-the Nizam al-Mulk, Omar and Hassan. We studied together in a madrasah in the city of Nishapur, and when the study came to an end, they took each other an oath: who will find happiness, will share it with the rest.
From left to right: Omar Hayyam, Nizam https://7criccasino.co.uk/bonus/ Al Mulk, Hassan ibn Sabbach
Soon, the Nizam rose to the title of vizier at the court of the Seljuk Sultan and offered friends high state ranks. Omar refused, and Hassan agreed. Later, in his “Book of Board”, Nizam called Hassan a rogue and a hypocrite, but a pure subjective woman played a little role. The fact is that Hassan quickly mastered the confidence of the Sultan, advanced in the service and soon became the main adviser (vizier), shifting Nizam. That naturally covered envy. But once a job was found for him. The Sultan asked the former vizier to draw up a financial report on annual expenses/income of the empire. I requested the Nizam for about a year to perform this work. And Hassan was only happy and glad.To. He had a chance to humiliate his competitor once again, and he completed all the work in 40 days. Unfortunately, our cunning lyricist did not have time to once again demonstrate the skill of eloquence in front of the Lord – he found out about the successes of the competitor and one night burned half the reports of Hassan. The next day, he was shameful from the palace and vowed to take revenge as you see, Hassan and Nizam are good in their own way, and both experienced the principle: "My best friend is my worst enemy". Remember it – it will still come in handy.
By the way, I was not in vain called this legend of a half -mythical. You see, it is described in the same book T. Kaitley, she, in turn, was written back in 1837. And after, after some half a century, such a person like Edward Brown, a British orientalist, appears on the scientific academic arena and says that all this legend is a solid purge, because the difference between the dates of the birth of Nizam and Hassan for at least 16 years (Nizam was born in 1018., and Hassan or in 1034 or even in 1050 g.), and with the Omar at Nizam even more – about 30 (about. Khayyam was born in 1048.). And these three people could not study at one time in one madrasah.
E. Brown (1862-1926)
You know, it is quite possible to agree with his arguments, but not necessarily. For supporters of the legend, I will give evidence of their possible correctness: the then period of study in the madrasah depended on the success of students. And people from 15 to 40 years old could study there (such a good scan), which means that equality in age was not necessarily at all.
In any case: to believe the legend or not is your personal business, and for now we will move on to more or less confirmed facts.
1070 g.
At this time, Hassan ibn Sabbach, or after long wandering, or after the expulsion of the Seljuk sultan from the court, is announced in the city of Rei (north of Iran, a little south of Tehran). Part -time – also one of the then centers of the Ismailis. There, our monastery gets acquainted with one of the ideologists of this doctrine, but how it has arisen and what it is – look at the Stopgame video, I have no point in repeating the already well -presented interesting story.
By the way, a scheme for better assimilation of the basic ideological information from their video:
1070-1076.
The story told Hassan, so much so that after it he worked as a bodyguard in the service of the Ya’i there (well, or the main mentor, as it is more convenient for you), simultaneously swearing in fidelity to the Fatimid Caliph – the main enemy and opponent of the Seljuk Sultan. It is also worth noting that Hassan had a very good memory and adaptability, these two qualities will still have time to play their role in our history.
1076-1078.
Hassan, on the tip of his Ismailian gentleman, goes to Cairo – the capital of the Fatimid state, to get acquainted with the real Ismailian elite. For 2 years he manages to go through the territories of modern Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel. The path turned out to be very long because of some troubles on the path of Hassan, but they only made it stronger. At the same time, Ibn Sabbach did not forget to spread the Ismailian doctrine along the way, whose idol he himself became under the influence of other people. Thanks to this, he collects the first supporters, strengthens oratory talents, and with them self -esteem.
For better clarity, keep a modern map with the marked states that Hassan visited in one way or another
1078-1079.
In August 1078. Hassan arrives in Cairo and quickly, already “tuned”, rubs into confidence in the Ismailite elite. Everything would be fine, but only the Hassan could only use the VIP priori-priority, because it was already in 1079. Cairo was occupied by the Army of the Seljuk Sultan. Yes, the very one in whom Hassan deserved confidence and honor after studying in a madrasah (according to the reliability of that very legend). And the Sultan’s army himself commanded, do not believe, the Nizam al-Mulk, who was now shining in the rays of glory, while Hassan wandered in search of himself. But you know, despite such a difference in social status and position, these two personalities had something in common-vindictiveness. Remember the principle “My best friend is my worst enemy?". So, Nizam and Hassan also remembered him well. And did not disdain it to use at the same time. As soon as the vizier learned that Hassan was in the city, he ordered to grab his former friend.
A small reservation:All of the above about Cairo I tell, based, again, on the very book of Thomas Caitley. In other sources, you may present a little different information about this life period of Hassan. For example, on the same notorious Wikipedia, in general, a 10-year-old segment from the life of Hassan is missing. In 1080 he is in Egypt, and in 1090 he is already abruptly capturing the Alamut with a small army. How it arose, and how such a sharp change in geographical coordinates occurred is incomprehensible. Therefore, I try to maintain a logical connection in my narrative.
Now back to history:
1079-1081.
So, the Nizam orders to grab Hassan and enclose in prison in the castle of Damietta (now Dumyat) (250 km north of Cairo). You remember that Hassan has become a very good speaker by this time? So, thanks to his talents, he quickly gathered the army of supporters in Cairo and either because of them or simply by an unsuccessful coincidence of one of the towers of the castle in which Hassan languished, collapsed. Guardians feared that this would be a great reason for the escape of prisoners, especially Hassan. And they were also very afraid of his supporters. Therefore, the prisoner is planted on the ship and deported to hell with Africa.
The ship did not have time to go to sea, the terrible storm began. Sea waves rose like mountains, thunder rattled and lightning sparkled. Horror brought everyone on board, with the exception of Hassan, who calmly and calmly looked at the rampage of the elements. When he was asked about the reason for this behavior, he replied: "Our lord promised that nothing bad would happen to me". Soon after this, the storm is a verse, and the sea calmed down. The team and passengers now considered Hassan someone like a deity-no less. And at his request, our hero was planted off the coast of Syria.
1081-1090.
From Syria, Ibn Sabbach moves to Persia (the then name of Iran), travels again and recruits supporters. And during this time he still manages to acquire such a character trait as powerfulness. Naturally: it is difficult for a person who was constantly about 25-30 years old, it is difficult not to abuse the powers of the main babuin, especially when a small army gathered behind him. And here in 1090 g. The golden hour of Hassan comes. It is well described about him in the Stopgame video (we are watching an excerpt from 19:54 to 20:22).
1090-1092.
We highlight attention on how the appearance of the fortress has changed over these two years with the new ruler. Here’s what T writes about this. Caitley:
“Hassan renovated the existing walls and built new ones, drilled wells, dug a canal that delivered water to the fortress itself from a considerable distance. Since the possession of Alamut made him the owner of the surrounding lands, he quickly learned to relate to local residents as his subjects, encouraged them to agriculture, defeated large gardens of fruit trees around the hill on which the fortress was located ”.
Unfortunately, such alternations only attracted unnecessary attention from the Emir there (the same governor) of the Seljuk province, who was not going to calmly observe how his most powerful fortress passed into the hands of the enemy.
Hassan did not have enough time to fill the warehouses and barns when he suddenly discovered that, it turns out, all the approaches to the city were cut off by the emir troops. Residents were ready to leave Alamut, but Hassan showed the usual ability to influence the minds by the power of spirit and firmly assured them that it was in this place that fate would be on their side. They believed his words and stayed. Over time, their innovation was exhausted by the patience of Emir, he ordered the troops to retreat, and Alamut has since acquired the folk status: “The abode of good luck”.
However, Hassan understood that luck was a myth until it is supported by stability, and it was clearly not enough in the region. Therefore, the cunning decides to kill two birds with one stone at once. These two hares merged into one face-Nizama al-Mulka. “My best friend is my worst enemy” Remember? And now Hassan will hold a small guide: how to make this principle as justified as possible. So, look and study: the first and the last step: we take and add to this phrase: "… Especially if he is the commander of the army of a huge empire!". Ideal, is it not true? So Hassan considered it so, climbed onto the roof of the highest building at the foot of Alamut and shouted: “The murder of this shaitan is superior to paradise bliss”. And then the young Fidavi jumped out of the crowd (whoever we are-we will discuss in the second part of the video), he clearly knew that it could be cooler than heavenly bliss and agreed to kill al-Mulka, while sacrificing himself.
October 14 1092. Bo Tahir Arani (that that was called volunteer) went to the residence of the vizier, and hid in the garden there. Closer to noon on the alley, a fat man appeared, dressed in magnificent, rich clothes and a snow -white silk turban, seen by pearl threads (he moved by the way on foot, and not on a stretcher, as stated in more ancient sources). Bu Tahir Arani never saw the vizier, but judging by the fact that the person walking along the alley surrounded a large number of bodyguards and was his goal. Having seized a convenient moment, Bu Tahir Arani jumped to the wicked vizier and inflicted at least three shocks to him with a poisoned dagger. Stunned guard arrived at the crime scene too late. Before the killer was captured, the vizier was already fighting in dying convulsions. The guards literally broke Boer Tahira Arani to pieces, but the death of the ill-fated Nizam al-Mulka became a signal to the assault on the palace by other Fidavi, who were already ready. They surrounded and set fire to the palace of the murdered vizier, in the turmoil burned out to the ground. Well, what happened next-it is already told before me in the stopgame video (we look at the insert again) (21: 04-21: 54)(1092-1095.). Well, by the way, here again, my explanatory scheme, which, like Hassan, has reached the final step in this muddy “chain reaction”:
After viewing the insert, I think why the Hassan group did not immediately begin to be called nizarites or hachashins, by the way, the question with the etymology of this word on Stopgame is also well revealed, so we will not dwell on it, but we will go a little further and delve into the life and the structure of this Alamum commune-seals.
But this will already be in the second part of the video and articles, the output of which largely depends on your assessment of the first part of my story, but for now, thanks for this, I hope for your attention, I hope!