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1159
Taira defeated Minamoto Clan
Minamoto was killed in the conflict. Yoritomo was sent into exile. -
1180
Tiara war
Yoritomo and other Minamoto clan leaders decided to rise up against the Taira clan in Kyoto -
1185
Established new government
He seizes power from the emperor. Makes on captial city in Kamakura -
Period: 1185 to 1333
Kamakura Shogunate
Period in which the Yoritomo ruled Japan -
1192
Became first shogun
Yoritomo received the title of shogun from the emperor.
