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Accession of Emperor Sutoku

Type Event Region Japan Time 1123

In 1123 Prince Masahito, son of Emperor Toba, ascended the throne as Emperor Sutoku, continuing Toba's cloistered rule and opening political and reli…

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  1. 1123Heian-kyō imperial palace · Kyoto PrefectureEmperor Toba passed the throne to his son Masahito; after abdicating he continued to control court government through cloistered rule, creating a situation where the emperor reigned but real power lay with the retired emperor.
  2. 1123Heian-kyō · Kyoto PrefecturePrince Masahito formally acceded, changing the era name to Hōan; Emperor Sutoku nominally presided over rituals and government, but major decisions remained constrained by retired Emperor Toba and the regent houses.

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