Genpei War

The Genpei War (1180–1185): A Defining Conflict in Japan’s History

March 26, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

What led to the establishment of the first shogunate was the Genpei War (1180–1185). It was a pivotal conflict in Japanese history then, as the war was fought between two powerful samurai clans, the Taira (Heike) and the Minamoto (Genji). The whole scenario resulted in the rise of the Kamakura Shogunate under Minamoto no Yoritomo. This conflict marked the end of the Heian … [Read more...] about The Genpei War (1180–1185): A Defining Conflict in Japan’s History

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