Siege of Shirakawa-den (1156 AD)

Siege of Shirakawa-den (Minamoto clan in support of Emperor Sutoku vs Taira clan in support of Emperor Go-Shirakawa) took place in 1156 AD during Hōgen rebellion.

Battle facts

• Year: 1156 AD
• Date: 1156-07-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Hōgen rebellion
• Side A: Minamoto clan in support of Emperor Sutoku
• Side B: Taira clan in support of Emperor Go-Shirakawa
• Commanders (A): Minamoto no Tameyoshi, Minamoto no Tametomo
• Commanders (B): Taira no Kiyomori, Minamoto no Yoshitomo
• Outcome: Palace burnt to ground
• Coordinates: 37.047°, 140.229°

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