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Soga no Emashi Defeats the Mononobe Clan

Type Event Region Asia Time 587

In 587, armed conflict erupted in the Wa court between pro-Buddhist Soga no Emashi and anti-Buddhist Mononobe no Moriya;…

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  1. 585–587Yamato · KinkiEmperor Yōmei fell gravely ill, and Soga no Emashi and Mononobe no Moriya again disputed whether to venerate Buddhism. After Yōmei's death, Emperor Sushun acceded, and the conflict escalated into armed confrontation; Emashi sought aid from Baekje.
  2. 587Ishikawa · KinkiSoga no Emashi led his forces against Mononobe no Moriya; the Mononobe initially had the upper hand, but the Soga side set fire and broke through the Mononobe camp. Moriya was killed by an arrow, Mononobe power collapsed, and the pro-Buddhist faction won a decisive victory.
  3. 587–593Asuka · KinkiAfter the war, Soga no Emashi vigorously built Buddhist temples and housed monks and nuns, and Buddhism received open court protection. The Soga clan enthroned Empress Suiko and served as regents, beginning a long period of dominance.

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