Historical Events tagged with "1180"
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Minamoto Defeat Taira at Fujigawa River
Minamoto no Yoritomo's forces engaged Taira no Koremori near the Fuji River. The Minamoto, with a significant advantage of 30,000 men, launched a surprise night attack. Although they managed to rout the Taira forces, Koremori managed to escape with his troops, preserving his life and their ability to fight another day.
Continue ReadingFirst Battle of Uji Initiates Genpei War
The First Battle of Uji marked the opening clash of the Genpei War, a conflict between the Taira and Minamoto clans in Japan. Fought along the Uji River, the battle began when forces loyal to Minamoto no Yorimasa sought to resist Taira no Kiyomori's domination. Despite Minamoto's valor, they faced overwhelming odds, leading to a strategic retreat. The battle set the stage for a decade-long conflict that would change Japan's feudal landscape.
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