Siege of Alamut (1256 AD)

Siege of Alamut (Oirats & Supported by the local dynasties of: Anatolia, Tabaristan, Fars, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Arran, Shirvan, Georgia, Armenia vs Nizari state of Alamut (Assassins)) took place in 1256 AD during Mongol campaign against the Nizaris.

Battle facts

• Year: 1256 AD
• Date: 1256-12-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Mongol campaign against the Nizaris
• Side A: Oirats, Supported by the local dynasties of: Anatolia, Tabaristan, Fars, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Arran, Shirvan, Georgia, Armenia
• Side B: Nizari state of Alamut (Assassins)
• Commanders (A): Möngke Khan, Hulegu Khan, Kitbuqa, Tegüder, Buqa Temür
• Outcome: Mongol victory
• Coordinates: 36.450°, 50.583°

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