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Emperor Go-Shirakawa

Type Figure Region Japan Time 1127–1192 Also known as Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa

Emperor Go-Shirakawa (1127–1192) was a late Heian period emperor of Japan who, after abdication, dominated court politics through insei rule for near…

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  1. 1155–1158Heian-kyō · KinaiAcceded in 1155, abdicated in 1158 to Emperor Nijō, and immediately began preparing a political system centered on the insei court.
  2. 1181–1190Heian-kyō · KinaiDuring the intensification of the Genpei War, Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa issued orders through the insei court, allying with Minamoto no Yoshinaka, Minamoto no Yoritomo and other forces against the Taira, while adjusting the balance of power between courtiers and warriors.
  3. 1191–1192Heian-kyō · KinaiAfter the war ended he still sought to maintain influence between the court and the emerging Kamakura powers, dying in Kyoto in 1192.

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