Alliance Satsuma clan and Komei
The Satsuma clan makes a temporary alliance with Komei to prevent Choshu victory
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1864 in Japan
Explore 3 historical events and records for Japan in 1864.
Historical records for Japan in 1864
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August
Siege of Imperial Palace
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
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Alliance Ito and anti-shogun partners not stated in source
Negotiates the alliance which topples the shogun
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