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Siege of Kyoto
The Taira clan is driven out of Kyoto by the Minamoto clansmen
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Kyoto in Japan. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The Taira clan is driven out of Kyoto by the Minamoto clansmen
Takauji turns against the Kamakura shogunate and supports Go-Daigo
Anti Hojo forces attack the shogunate's Kyoto offices
Go-Daigo returns to power after the collapse of the Kamakura shogunate
Go-Daigo attempts direct imperial government after military rule collapses
Kusunoki Masashige is rewarded for loyalty to Go-Daigo
Chikafusa serves the restored imperial government
Prince Moriyoshi is appointed shogun under Go-Daigo's restoration
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu becomes the third shogun of the Muromachi shogunate
The young Yoshimitsu begins rule amid Northern and Southern Court conflict
Betrays Oda Nobunaga and attacks Honno-ji
Dies defending Oda Nobunaga at Honno-ji
Dies by suicide after Akechi Mitsuhide attacks Honno-ji
Dies after Akechi forces attack the Oda position at Nijo
Leads an Army of 300,000 to Kyoto to show the Tozama Daimyo that he is in control
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan after the abdication of Go-Komyo
Prince Satohito succeeds as Emperor Reigen after the abdication of Emperor Go-Sai.
Continues his early reign after succeeding Emperor Go-Sai.
Continues his reign while political power remains with the Tokugawa shogunate.
The Emperor is safe but at great cost to the surrounding Imperial Park. The Choshu siege is repulsed. The Choshu march on the Palace to hold Komei hostage until foreigners are expelled
Leads his troops into the Imperial Palace to proclaim the restoration of the Emperors
Leads his troops into the Imperial Palace to proclaim the restoration of the Emperors
Leads his troops into the Imperial Palace to proclaim the restoration of the Emperors
Constructs a Post Office at Kyoto
Officially enthroned at the Imperial Palace
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