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Heiji Rebellion
Part of Minamoto-Taira clan disputes of the Heian period
Date 1159
Location Kyoto, Japan and surrounding areas
Result Taira victory; Minamoto leaders banished
Belligerents
Taira clan, forces loyal to Emperor Nijō Minamoto clan, forces loyal to Emperor Go-Shirakawa
Commanders
Taira no Kiyomori, Taira no Shigemori, Fujiwara no Michinori Minamoto no Yoshitomo, Minamoto no Yoshihira, Fujiwara no Nobuyori
Strength
Unknown, incl. was one of the honorary surnames bestowed by the Emperors of Japan of the Heian Period ( 794 – 1185 AD on those of their sons and grandsons who were not For other uses of the word Taira see Taira (disambiguation The was a major Japanese clan in historical Japan The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. (IPA /kʲoːto / is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. For other uses of the word Taira see Taira (disambiguation The was a major Japanese clan in historical Japan Emperor Nijō (二条天皇 Nijō-tennō) ( July 31, 1143 &ndash September 5, 1165) was the 78th emperor of was one of the honorary surnames bestowed by the Emperors of Japan of the Heian Period ( 794 – 1185 AD on those of their sons and grandsons who were not Emperor Go-Shirakawa (後白河天皇 Go-Shirakawa-tennō) ( October 18, 1127 &ndash April 26, 1192 was a general of the late Heian period of Japan. He established the first Samurai -dominated administrative government in the history of Japan. was the eldest son of the Taira clan patriarch Taira no Kiyomori. (d 1160 also known as, was one of the chief advisors to Emperor Nijō, and one of the chief allies to Taira no Kiyomori, particularly during the Minamoto no Yoshitomo (源 義朝 (1123 &ndash February 11, 1160) was the head of the Minamoto clan and a general of the late Heian period Minamoto no Yoshihira (源義平 (1140 &ndash 1160 was a Minamoto clan warrior who fought alongside his father Minamoto no Yoshitomo, in the Heiji Rebellion (d 1160 was one of the chief allies of Minamoto no Yoshitomo in the Heiji Rebellion of 1159 3000 cavalry Unknown

The Heiji Rebellion (平治の乱 Heiji no Ran?) was fought between rival subjects of the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa of Japan in 1159. The Insei system (院政 or cloistered rule, was a specific form of government in Japan, in which the Emperor abdicated but kept exerting power and influence Emperor Go-Shirakawa (後白河天皇 Go-Shirakawa-tennō) ( October 18, 1127 &ndash April 26, 1192 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. [1] It was preceded by the Hōgen Rebellion in 1156. The Hōgen Rebellion (保元の乱 was a Japanese Civil war fought in 1156 over Japanese imperial succession and control of the Fujiwara [2] In many ways, this struggle is seen as a direct outcome of that earlier armed dispute.

Early in 1160 (or late 1159, by the lunar calendar), Taira no Kiyomori, head of the Taira clan and supporter of Emperor Nijō, left Kyoto with his family, on a personal pilgrimage. was a general of the late Heian period of Japan. He established the first Samurai -dominated administrative government in the history of Japan. For other uses of the word Taira see Taira (disambiguation The was a major Japanese clan in historical Japan Emperor Nijō (二条天皇 Nijō-tennō) ( July 31, 1143 &ndash September 5, 1165) was the 78th emperor of (IPA /kʲoːto / is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. This left his enemies, Fujiwara no Nobuyori and the Minamoto clan, a perfect opportunity to effect an uprising. (d 1160 was one of the chief allies of Minamoto no Yoshitomo in the Heiji Rebellion of 1159 was one of the honorary surnames bestowed by the Emperors of Japan of the Heian Period ( 794 – 1185 AD on those of their sons and grandsons who were not In the Siege of Sanjō Palace, Nobuyori and his Minamoto allies abducted the former emperor Emperor Go-Shirakawa and Emperor Nijo and set fire to the Palace. The Siege of the Sanjō Palace was the primary battle of the 1159 Heiji Rebellion. Emperor Go-Shirakawa (後白河天皇 Go-Shirakawa-tennō) ( October 18, 1127 &ndash April 26, 1192

Minamoto no Yoshitomo and Fujiwara no Nobuyori placed Go-Shirakawa under house arrest and killed his retainer, the scholar Fujiwara no Michinori. Minamoto no Yoshitomo (源 義朝 (1123 &ndash February 11, 1160) was the head of the Minamoto clan and a general of the late Heian period (d 1160 was one of the chief allies of Minamoto no Yoshitomo in the Heiji Rebellion of 1159 (d 1160 also known as, was one of the chief advisors to Emperor Nijō, and one of the chief allies to Taira no Kiyomori, particularly during the Nobuyori had himself declared imperial chancellor, and began to see his plans for political power fall into place.

However, the Minamoto did not plan well enough, militarily, and were unprepared to defend the city against Kiyomori's return. Upon his return, the Minamoto made no decisive moves and hesitated.

Kiyomori, who returned to Kyoto, offered to surrender to Nobuyori. However, this was a plot. While Nobuyori was careless, Kiyomori let the Emperor Nijo and the former emperor Go-shirakawa escape to Kiyomori's side.

Kiyomori received an imperial grant from the Emperor for attacking Yoshitomo and Nobuyori. Taira no Shigemori (the eldest son of Kiyomori) led 3,000 cavalry and attacked the Imperial Palace where Yoshitomo and Nobuyori were holed up. was the eldest son of the Taira clan patriarch Taira no Kiyomori. Nobuyori ran away immediately, but Minamoto no Yoshihira (the eldest son of Yoshitomo) fought back and a fierce battle ensued. Minamoto no Yoshihira (源義平 (1140 &ndash 1160 was a Minamoto clan warrior who fought alongside his father Minamoto no Yoshitomo, in the Heiji Rebellion Yoshihira fought hard and chased Shigemori within the Imperial Palace.

The Taira force retreated and the Minamoto force left the Imperial Palace in pursuit. This was a plot of Kiyomori. A detached Taira force occupied the Imperial Palace. The Minamoto force was cut off from the way of retreat. The Minamoto force charged at Rokuhara of a base of Kiyomori. It became a fierce battle, but finally the Minamoto force fled in disorderly retreat.

Ultimately, Taira no Kiyomori defeated Yoshitomo, killed his two eldest sons and Nobuyori, and released Go-Shirakawa. was a general of the late Heian period of Japan. He established the first Samurai -dominated administrative government in the history of Japan. Yoshitomo was eventually betrayed and killed by a retainer while escaping from Kyoto in Owari. was an old province of Japan that is now the western half of present day Aichi Prefecture.

Afterwards, Taira no Kiyomori banished Yoshitomo's son Minamoto no Yoritomo, seized Minamoto wealth and land, and eventually formed the first samurai dominated government, led by the Taira, in the history of Japan. was the founder and the first Shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate of Japan. was one of the honorary surnames bestowed by the Emperors of Japan of the Heian Period ( 794 – 1185 AD on those of their sons and grandsons who were not is the term for the military nobility of Pre-industrial Japan. For other uses of the word Taira see Taira (disambiguation The was a major Japanese clan in historical Japan The written history of Japan begins with brief references in the 1st century AD Twenty-Four Histories, a collection of Chinese historical texts

The Kamakura period epic Tale of Heiji is about the exploits of the samurai that participated in the Heiji Rebellion. The is a period of Japanese history that marks the governance by the Kamakura Shogunate, officially established in 1192 by the first Kamakura Shogun The Tale of Heiji ( Heiji Monogatari, 平治物語 is a Japanese war epic ( Gunki monogatari) detailing the events of the Heiji Rebellion Together with the Tale of Hōgen and the Tale of Heike, they describe the rise and fall of the Minamoto and Taira samurai clans. The Tale of Hōgen ( Hōgen monogatari 保元物語 is a Japanese war chronicle or military tale ( gunki Monogatari) which relates the events and The Tale of the Heike ( Heike monogatari, 平家物語 is an epic account of the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto Clans

References

  1. ^ In the name "Heiji Rebellion," the noun "Heiji" refers to the nengō (Japanese era name) after "Hōgen" and before "Eiryaku. was a after Hōgen and before Eiryaku. This period spanned the years from 1159 through 1160. The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common Calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common Calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era was a after Kyūju and before Heiji. This period spanned the years from 1156 through 1159. was a after Heiji and before Ōhō. This period spanned the years from 1160 through 1161. " In other words, the Heiji Rebellion occurred during Heiji, which was a time period spanning the years from 1159 through 1160.
  2. ^ In the name "Hōgen Rebellion," the noun "Hōgen" refers to the nengō (Japanese era name) after "Kyūju" and before "Heiji. was a after Kyūju and before Heiji. This period spanned the years from 1156 through 1159. The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common Calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common Calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era was a after Ninpei and before Hōgen. This period spanned the years from 1151 through 1154. was a after Hōgen and before Eiryaku. This period spanned the years from 1159 through 1160. " In other words, the Hōgen Rebellion occurred during Hōgen, which was a time period spanning the years from 1156 through 1159.
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