Essassani

The Essassani, also known as the Assassins, were a secretive and influential religious order that emerged in the 11th century. They were a branch of the Ismailism, a branch of Shia Islam, and were known for their extreme asceticism and their use of assassination as a means of political and religious influence. The Essassani were founded by Hassan-i Sabbah, a Persian mystic and poet, who believed that the world was in a state of spiritual decay and that the only way to restore it was through the use of violence.

The Essassani were organized into a strict hierarchy, with Hassan-i Sabbah as the supreme leader, known as the "Imam." The order was divided into several branches, each with its own leader, known as a "Sadr." The Essassani were known for their secretive nature, and their members were required to take a vow of silence, known as the "Oath of Silence," which prohibited them from revealing any information about the order.

The Essassani were involved in a number of political and religious conflicts throughout their history, most notably in the Crusader states of the Middle East. They were known for their use of assassination as a means of political and religious influence, and were often accused of targeting high-ranking officials and religious leaders. The Essassani were also involved in a number of religious and political conflicts with the Mongol Empire, which ultimately led to their decline.

The Essassani were a secretive and influential religious order that played a significant role in the political and religious history of the Middle East. Their use of assassination as a means of political and religious influence, as well as their secretive nature, made them a controversial and enigmatic figure in history.