[161] The first who established this sect in Persia was Hoosein Subah. His followers hold the same tenets as those of Ismael in Egypt.—Vid. Hist. Persia, vol. i. p. 395.
[162] This treatise is called the Akhlâk-e-Nâsiree, and is deemed one of the most valuable works which the Mahomedans possess on moral philosophy.
[163] The English word assassin is said to be derived from the term Hooseinee, by which this sect was known.
[164] This work is called Tarikh Akrâd, or the History of the Kûrds. It was given to the Elchee by the Kûrd chief of Mohezzee.
[165] The Mahomedan name of this hero is Sallâh-ood-Deen.
[166] This fort was taken from the Turks by Timoor, after a memorable siege. Vide Hist. Persia, vol. i. p. 465.
[167] The ancient Nineveh.
[168] Assad-ood-Deen's death took place in the year of the Hegira 564.
[169] "Kih yek dem na geered be-jahee kerrâ."
[170] Zabiteh.