Battle of Awazu (1184 AD)

Battle of Awazu (Minamoto clan loyalists vs Minamoto clan rebels) took place in 1184 AD during Genpei War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1184 AD
• Date: 1184-02-28
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Genpei War
• Side A: Minamoto clan loyalists
• Side B: Minamoto clan rebels
• Commanders (A): Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Minamoto no Noriyori
• Commanders (B): Minamoto no Yoshinaka, Imai Kanehira
• Outcome: Minamoto no Yoshitsune et al. victory; Minamoto no Yoshinaka killed
• Coordinates: 35.018°, 135.855°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Awazu · Wikidata entry

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