Events tagged with "imperial palace"

Historical Events tagged with "imperial palace"

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Politics & Government

Coup d'état Against Soga no Iruka

July 10th, 645 1379 years ago

Prince Naka-no-Ōe and Fujiwara no Kamatari led a coup against Soga no Iruka, assassinating him in the imperial palace. This resulted in the fall of the powerful Soga clan, which had significant influence over the Yamato court. The coup marked a pivotal moment in Japanese politics, signaling a shift in power towards the Fujiwara clan and establishing a path for future reforms in government structure.