About Bahram al-Da'i
Lived 1050 – 1128 (aged 77–78). Bahram al-Da'i was a da'i, military leader and politician.
Bahram al-Da'i (, "Bahram the da'i [missionary]") or Bahram of Astarabad was a 12th-century Persian Nizari Ismaili who was the Chief Da'i and leader of the Assassins in Syria from after 1113 through 1128. Although his attempt to establish a Nizari base in Damascus was unsuccessful, he had an important role in organizing Nizari presence in Northern and Southern Syria.
After the execution of his predecessor Abu Tahir al-Sa'igh and the uprooting of the Nizaris in Aleppo, Bahram was sent by Alamut Castle in an attempt to expand the Nizari base in Syria.
Nizari power in Aleppo began to decline as the Artuqid prince Belek Ghazi captured the city in 1123, who expelled the sect from the city in 1124. claims Toghtekin was responsible for the situation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bahram al-Da'i?
Ismaili missionary
When was Bahram al-Da'i born?
Bahram al-Da'i was born in 1050 in Gorgan.
When did Bahram al-Da'i die?
Bahram al-Da'i died in 1128 in Wadi al-Taym.
What was Bahram al-Da'i's occupation?
Bahram al-Da'i was a da'i, military leader and politician.
What nationality was Bahram al-Da'i?
Bahram al-Da'i's recorded nationality: Nizari Ismaili state.
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