HIS102Y1 Lecture Notes - Minamoto No Yoritomo, Yuan Dynasty, Ashikaga Takauji
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Most were not loyal (early on) however there were exceptions. Subordinates wielded bows against their sovereign and drew swords v. their masters . Taira became very powerful as they were used much by the emperor (despite efforts to alternate military groups used) Aristocrats hire army and civil war erupts. Miamoto come out victorious and the head of the group is given the title shogun- supreme military leader. Proceeds to collect taxes and police the country via everyday administration (new ruler) Miamoto yoritomo- 1st shogunate- military gov"t that shows respect to emperor (becomes symbolic). Power is taken slowly by the shogunate and the capital is moved near tokyo to move away from the influence of the court at kyoto. Yoritomo dies and his son takes over (later killed by grandfather) and is forced into retirement]. Clan is eventually killed off due to internal feuding. Aristocrats now name shogun and the shogunate becomes a puppet of the hojo regency.
