Genpei War - Wikipedia
WEBThe Genpei War (源平合戦, Genpei Kassen, Genpei-Gassen, 1180–1185) was a national civil war between the Taira and Minamoto clans during the late Heian period of Japan.
Genpei War - World History Encyclopedia
WEBApr 11, 2017 · The Genpei War (1180-1185 CE), also known as the Taira-Minamoto War, was a conflict in Japan principally between two rival clans: the Minamoto and Taira, for control of the imperial throne.
Gempei War | Kamakura Shogunate, Minamoto-Taira Conflict, …
WEBGempei War, (1180–85), final struggle in Japan between the Taira and Minamoto clans that resulted in the Minamoto’s establishment of the Kamakura shogunate, a military dictatorship that dominated Japan from 1192 to 1333.
Gempei war - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe Genpei Wars were the culmination of a decades-long conflict between the Minamoto and Taira (Heike) clans over dominance of the Imperial court, and therefore, control of Japan. In the Hōgen Rebellion and Heiji Rebellion of earlier decades, the Minamoto attempted to regain control from the Taira and failed.
Japan's Genpei War, 1180 - 1185 - ThoughtCo
WEBFeb 25, 2019 · The Genpei War (also romanized as "Gempei War") in Japan was the first conflict between large samurai factions. Although it happened nearly 1,000 years ago, people today still remember the names and accomplishments of some of the great warriors who fought in this civil war.
Genpei War | Map and Timeline - HistoryMaps
WEBMar 20, 2021 · The Genpei War was a national civil war between the Taira and Minamoto clans during the late-Heian period of Japan. It resulted in the downfall of the Taira and the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate under Minamoto no Yoritomo, who appointed himself as Shōgun in 1192, governing Japan as a military dictator from the …
The Genpei War: A Timeline | Nippon.com
WEBFeb 24, 2022 · The Genpei War (1180–85) saw the rise of the Minamoto clan and the fall of the Taira clan in a prelude to the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Here we summarize the major events of the conflict.
Genpei War - Wikiwand
WEBThe Genpei War was a national civil war between the Taira and Minamoto clans during the late Heian period of Japan. It resulted in the downfall of the Taira and the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate under Minamoto no Yoritomo, who appointed himself as Shōgun in 1192, governing Japan as a military dictator from the eastern city of Kamakura.
Minamoto Clan - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 16, 2017 · Minamoto no Yoshinaka (aka Kiso Yoshinaka) was a cousin of Yoritomo, who was the leader of an army based in the Kiso mountains of northern Japan. He defeated several small Taira forces and then won a major victory at …
Genpei War Timeline - World History Encyclopedia
WEBThe Genpei War (1180-1185 CE), also known as the Taira-Minamoto War, was a conflict in Japan principally between two rival clans: the Minamoto and Taira, for control of the imperial throne.
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