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Emperor Tenmu

Type Figure Region Japan Time 631–686 Also known as Prince Ōama

Emperor Tenmu (631–686), originally Prince Ōama, seized the throne through the Jinshin War;…

Timeline

  1. 672–673Yoshino · Yamato ProvinceRaised troops from Yoshino and fought the Jinshin War against his nephew Emperor Kōbun (Prince Ōtomo), ultimately winning and seizing the throne.
  2. 673–686Asuka-kyō · Yamato ProvinceAfter accession he strengthened direct imperial rule, curbed the power of great clans, and implemented household registration, military, and ritual reforms, consolidating central authority.
  3. 681–686Asuka-kyō · Yamato ProvinceOrdered the compilation of codes and ordinances, laying the foundation for the subsequent Taihō Code and the establishment of the ritsuryō state system.

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