Historical Events tagged with "samurai"

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Crime & Law

Goseibai Shikimoku Established by Hojo Yasutoki

August 27th, 1232 792 years ago

Shikken Hojo Yasutoki enacted the Goseibai Shikimoku, Japan's first comprehensive legal code for the samurai class. This code was designed to regulate samurai conduct and clarify legal norms within the feudal system. It established a unified judicial framework, encompassing matters such as property rights, military obligations, and penalties for breaches of the law. The promulgation took place under the Kamakura shogunate, a government structure pivotal for shaping medieval Japanese society and governance.

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Politics & Government

Minamoto no Yoritomo becomes Shogunate leader

August 21st, 1192 832 years ago

Minamoto no Yoritomo was appointed as Sei-i Taishōgun, marking a significant shift in political power in Japan. This designation established him as the de facto ruler of the country, transitioning governance from the imperial court to the warrior class. The appointment enabled Yoritomo to consolidate power and shape the future of the Japanese feudal system.

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Military & Warfare

Minamoto Routed at Battle of Ishibashiyama

September 14th, 1180 844 years ago

Minamoto no Yoritomo, the new military leader of the Minamoto clan, faced a significant defeat at the hands of Ōba Kagechika of the Taira clan at Ishibashiyama. This encounter marked an early setback for Yoritomo in the Genpei War as he sought to consolidate power. The Taira forces demonstrated their strength and strategy, significantly affecting Minamoto morale.

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Military & Warfare

First Battle of Uji Initiates Genpei War

June 20th, 1180 844 years ago

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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