Politics & Government

Go-Kameyama's Abdication for Go-Komatsu

Japanese Emperor Go-Kameyama abdicated in favor of his rival, Go-Komatsu, marking a significant change in imperial leadership during the Nanboku-chō period. This momentous transition raised questions about legitimacy and authority in a time of divided rule, as both emperors represented different factions within the ongoing strife over imperial succession. The abdication reflected the complexities of political power dynamics and rivalries present in the Japanese court.

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