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Alamut

Alamut proper noun: a castle in Iran and the most famous stronghold of the Nizari Ismailis, also known as the Assassins.

Proper noun

Alamut

  1. A castle in Iran and the most famous stronghold of the Nizari Ismailis, also known as the Assassins.
  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.

Alamut meaning in Hindi, Arabic and Persian

Alamut in Hindi

castle in Iran
अलमूत almūt

Alamut in Arabic

castle in Iran
اَلَمُوت alamūt
region in modern-day Qazvin province of Iran
اَلَمُوت alamūt

Alamut in Persian

castle in Iran
الموت alamut
region in modern-day Qazvin province of Iran
الموت alamut

Origin of Alamut

From Persian الموت (alamut); see that entry for more.

Phrases with Alamut

Questions about Alamut

What does Alamut mean?
Alamut means a castle in Iran and the most famous stronghold of the Nizari Ismailis, also known as the Assassins.
What is Alamut in Hindi?
Alamut in Hindi is अलमूत (almūt). See Alamut meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Alamut?
Alamut is a proper noun.

Words near Alamut in the dictionary

  1. alamoth
  2. alampia
  3. alampy
  4. Alams
  5. alamsoa
  6. Alamut
  7. alan
  8. Alan Smithee
  9. Alan Whicker
  10. Alan Whickers
  11. Alana

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