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Minamoto is born in Owari province, Japan.
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Minamoto is banished to the Izu province in 1159, after his father was defeated while attempting to destroy the Taira clan. Minamoto is to remain in captivity for multiple years.
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Why did the Taira and Minamoto clans fight?
The Genpei War, also known as the Taira-Minamoto War, was a conflict in Japan principally between two rival clans: the Minamoto and Taira, for control of the imperial throne. Minamoto made a attempt to destroy this clan by was not successful nor defeated. -
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The Gempei war was the final skirmish between the Minamoto and Taira clans, the latter of which had dominated the government for decades, this war would ultimately lead to the formation of the Kamakura Shogunate.
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Shortly after the beginning of the Gempei war, the leader of the Taira clan, (and the same person who defeated Minamoto's father) dies and is replaced by Taira no Nuremori, who is more aggressive in his attacks against Minamoto.
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Minamotos cousin invaded Kyto and Minamoto had to kill him
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Minamoto destroys the Taira clan in a decisive victory, ending the Gempei war.
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Minamoto winning many battles and leading the country became a undisputed leader of Japan.
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Beginning in 1192, Minamoto introduces new policies such as Shugo and Jito, that are designed to improve relations between the Kamakura shogunate and the government in Kyoto.
Giving each of his "Shugo" power over a specific province, Yoritomo maintained control of Japan, his Shugo acting as police, performing actions such as quashing rebellions and punishing murder. In 1192 it had been fully formed. -
At the age of 52, Minamoto dies, leaving behind an empire that would rule for many years onward.