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Taira no Tokuko enters the palace and Taira power consolidated (1171–1172)

Type Event Region Japan Time 1171–1172

In 1171 Taira no Kiyomori's daughter Tokuko became the adopted daughter of Cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa;…

Timeline

  1. 1167–1171Heian-kyō · KinaiTaira no Kiyomori became chancellor in 1167, resigned and took tonsure in 1168. Around 1171 the regent was Fujiwara no Motohibu (Kujō no Motohira, born 1160, became regent only after the 1179 Jishin coup). Kiyomori maintained great court influence through military force and Song-trade wealth.
  2. 1171–1172Dairi of Heian-kyō · Heian-kyōIn 1171 Tokuko became the adopted daughter of Cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa; on 6 March 1172 she married Emperor Takakura and was named empress. Kiyomori thereby expanded Taira court influence, while his son Shigemori commanded Taira forces. After the 1177 Shishigatani incident and the 1179 Jishin coup, the Taira fully controlled court government.

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