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Battle of Sunomata River

Type Event Region Japan Time 1181

In August 1181, during the Genpei War, Minamoto forces under Yoshinaka and Yukie were defeated by Taira no Shigehira at the Sunomata River in Mino Pr…

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  1. 1181Mino Province · Gifu PrefectureMinamoto no Yoshinaka and Minamoto no Yukie led Genpei War forces from the Kantō westward into Mino Province, attempting to break through the Taira Kinai defensive line and join forces with remnants of Prince Mochihito and Kinai Minamoto factions.
  2. 1181Banks of the Sunomata River · OgakiTaira no Shigehira led Taira forces to meet the Minamoto at the Sunomata River; Minamoto no Yasunori was killed, Yoshinaka and Yukie were badly defeated and fled, and the Minamoto westward plan was thwarted.

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