Historical Events tagged with "edo"
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Tokugawa Ieyasu Takes Control of Edo Castle
Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo Castle, marking a pivotal moment in Japanese history. Following the Siege of Odawara, which concluded with Ieyasu's victory over the Hojo clan, he relocated his government to Edo. The castle would become the center of power for the Tokugawa shogunate. Ieyasu's move solidified Edo's status, transforming it into a leading city in Japan and establishing a legacy that would influence the nation for centuries. This strategic entrance also symbolized the new political era that would lead to over 250 years of relative peace known as the Edo period.
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