History 2605E Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Kublai Khan, Hakata Bay, Zazen
9 Dec 2012
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Rebellion led by minamoto yoritomo in early 1180"s. Taira defeated in naval battle of dan-no-ura in 1185. The minamoto warrior family emerged as the top warrior family in 1185. The emperor gave the head of the minamoto family the title of great barbarian subduing. The new shogun installed a parallel military government in kamakura known as the bakufu ( tent government ) (also sometimes called shogunate) The shogun got the right from the imperial court to appoint provincial officials. Jito (land steward) collect rents on shoen. Imperial family and aristocracy survive, but under military protection. Power falls to the hojo family, in-laws to yoritomo. Office for samurai supervision, security, and police. Board of inquiry handled cases of justice. Second attempt with 140 000 men made in 1281. Typhoon strikes and destroys half of the mongol fleet. Emphasis on simplicity, martial arts, loyalty, and discipline.
