Kamakura Shogunate

By Xavier. Tavares
  • 1185

    The Battle of Dan-no-ura

    A Battle during the Genpei war that was fought in 1185. This war resulted in a complete destruction Of the Taria
  • 1192

    Yoritomo is appointed as Shogun

    He was appointed the first Shogun and recognised for the founding the Kamakura Shogunate
  • 1199

    Minamoto No Yoritomo Death.

    He died in 1199 by him falling of a horse
  • 1200

    Zen Buddhism introduced in Japan.

    He was introduced to Japan by a Chinese monk named Huineng
  • 1232

    Joei Code are established.

    He is a significant administrative code established by the Kamakura Shogunate in Japan around 1232
  • 1274

    First Mongol Invasion.

    The first Mongol invasion took place in the 13th century and they first attacked the island of Tsushima and Iki Islands before attacking Kyushu
  • 1281

    Second Mongol Invasion

    The second Mongol invasion targeted Hakata Bay similar to the first invasion in 1274
  • 1333

    Kamakura shogunate are overthrown

    In 1333 the Kamakura Shogunate were being Overthrown due to the Kenmu restoration which restored imperial rule under the Emperor Go-Daigo