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1180 in Japan

Explore 5 historical events and records for Japan in 1180.

Historical records for Japan in 1180

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August

Abdication

Takakura · Warfare / Military

Forced to abdicate after the Minamoto rebellion

Rebellion of Tokimasa Hojo

Hojo, Tokimasa · Warfare / Military

Helps Lead a general uprising against the Taira

Rebellion of Yoritomo

Yoritomo · Warfare / Military

Leads a general uprising against the Taira

October

Battle of Fuji River

Taira, Kiyomori · River Fuji · Warfare / Military

Defeated by a force raised by the Minamoto family

Other events (month unknown)

Rebellion of Yorimasa Minamoto

Minamoto, Yorimasa · Warfare / Military

Leads a rebellion against the ruling Taira dynasty

How these records were prepared

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