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Rise of Oda Nobunaga (1540s)

Type Event Region Japan Time 1541–1550

In the 1540s Oda Nobunaga emerged in Owari: showing military talent at Azukizaka in 1542, succeeding as clan head in 1549, and beginning to consolida…

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  1. 1542Azukizaka · OwariThe young Oda Nobunaga led troops against Imagawa generals at Azukizaka in Owari; though the initial engagement went poorly, his decisive command began to make him renowned locally in Owari.
  2. 1549–1550Owari Province · OwariOda Nobuhide died of illness in 1549; Nobunaga succeeded as clan head and immediately set about uniting branch families and eastern Owari magnates, laying the groundwork for the eventual unification of Owari and the surprise attack at Okehazama.

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