Siege of Hōjūjidono (1184 AD)

Siege of Hōjūjidono (Minamoto clan vs Taira clan sympathizers, incl. court nobles and warrior monks from Enryakuji and Miidera) took place in 1184 AD during Genpei War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1184 AD
• Date: 1184-01-10
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Genpei War
• Side A: Minamoto clan
• Side B: Taira clan sympathizers, incl. court nobles and warrior monks from Enryakuji and Miidera
• Commanders (A): Minamoto no Yoshinaka
• Commanders (B): Taira no Tomoyasu
• Outcome: Siege succeeds; Minamoto no Yoshinaka victory
• Coordinates: 34.988°, 135.773°

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