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Battle of Uji

1180 • Kansai
Byōdō-in Phoenix Hall, Uji, Kyoto prefecture, Japan, 1059.

Byōdō-in Phoenix Hall, Uji, Kyoto prefecture, Japan, 1059.

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Historical Overview

The First Battle of Uji , alternatively known as "Mochihitos Raising of an Army" in Japan is a battle which took place on June 20, 1180, following Prince Mochihito and Minamoto no Yorimasa's plan to raise an army to overthrow the Taira clan and the issuing of an edict urging the Minamoto clan, major temples, and shrines in the country to revolt.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Taira victory; ritual suicide of Yorimasa.

Taira Clan

  • Commander: Taira no Tomomori
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: Gering

Minamoto Clan

  • Commander: Minamoto no Yorimasa †
  • Strength: ca. 1.500
  • Casualties: Hoch

Strategic Context

First armed resistance against Taira dominance in Kyoto.

Conflict / War

Genpei War

Taira victory; ritual suicide of Yorimasa.
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