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Minamoto no Yoritomo becomes shōgun
Minamoto no Yoritomo is appointed shōgun, consolidating the Kamakura shogunate, Japan's first warrior government.
PoliticsDynasty· Japan
Timeline
2 events12th century
17th century
- 1603★★★★★
Tokugawa shogunate established
Tokugawa Ieyasu is appointed shōgun and establishes his government at Edo, opening more than 250 years of Edo-period peace.
PoliticsDynasty· Japan