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Day 2 (5/18/23)
Battle of Sekigahara
Edo-period screen depicting the battle
Overview
Decisive battle on October 21, 1600
Decisive battle on October 21, 1600
Took place in the Gifu prefecture, Japan
Took place in the Gifu prefecture, Japan
Fought by forces of Tokugawa Leyasu against coalition of Toyotomi loyalist clans under Ishida MitsunariSeveral clans defected before/during battleLed to Tokugawa Victory
Fought by forces of Tokugawa Leyasu against coalition of Toyotomi loyalist clans under Ishida Mitsunari
Several clans defected before/during battleLed to Tokugawa Victory
Several clans defected before/during battle
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Several clans defected before/during battleLed to Tokugawa Victory
Several clans defected before/during battle
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Was the largest battle of Japenese feudal historyOften regarded as most important
Was the largest battle of Japenese feudal history
Often regarded as most important
Often regarded as most important
Often regarded as most important
Often regarded as most important
Toyotomi's loss led to establishment of Tokugawa ShogunateTook 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyoUnofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunateruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Toyotomi's loss led to establishment of Tokugawa Shogunate
Took 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyo
Took 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyo
Unofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunateruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Unofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunate
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Took 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyo
Took 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyo
Unofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunateruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Unofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunate
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Decisive battle on October 21, 1600
Decisive battle on October 21, 1600
Took place in the Gifu prefecture, Japan
Took place in the Gifu prefecture, Japan
Fought by forces of Tokugawa Leyasu against coalition of Toyotomi loyalist clans under Ishida MitsunariSeveral clans defected before/during battleLed to Tokugawa Victory
Fought by forces of Tokugawa Leyasu against coalition of Toyotomi loyalist clans under Ishida Mitsunari
Several clans defected before/during battleLed to Tokugawa Victory
Several clans defected before/during battle
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Several clans defected before/during battleLed to Tokugawa Victory
Several clans defected before/during battle
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Led to Tokugawa Victory
Was the largest battle of Japenese feudal historyOften regarded as most important
Was the largest battle of Japenese feudal history
Often regarded as most important
Often regarded as most important
Often regarded as most important
Often regarded as most important
Toyotomi's loss led to establishment of Tokugawa ShogunateTook 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyoUnofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunateruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Toyotomi's loss led to establishment of Tokugawa Shogunate
Took 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyo
Took 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyo
Unofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunateruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Unofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunate
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Took 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyo
Took 3 yrs to fully consolidate his position over diff clans/diamyo
Unofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunateruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Unofficial beginning of Tokugawa shogunate
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
ruled Japan for 2.5 centuries, until 1868
Location
Notes on Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi was a prominent general under Oda Nobunaga
Hideyoshi was a prominent general under Oda Nobunaga
Nobunaga defeated the ShÅgun Ashikaga Yoshiaki, unifying much of Japan under his rule
Nobunaga defeated the ShÅgun Ashikaga Yoshiaki, unifying much of Japan under his rule
Akechi Mitsuhide betrayed and killed Nobunaga at the HonnÅ-ji Incident of 1582
Akechi Mitsuhide betrayed and killed Nobunaga at the HonnÅ-ji Incident of 1582
Hideyoshi quickly avenged his master and consolidated control over Japan afterward
Hideyoshi quickly avenged his master and consolidated control over Japan afterward
Hideyoshi's father was an ashigaru (foot soldier), but he rose to become the ruler of Japan
Hideyoshi's father was an ashigaru (foot soldier), but he rose to become the ruler of Japan
Hideyoshi married noble women to bolster his claim to power
Hideyoshi married noble women to bolster his claim to power
The invasions of Korea significantly weakened the Toyotomi clan's power and support
The invasions of Korea significantly weakened the Toyotomi clan's power and support
Hideyoshi ordered the execution of his nephew and heir, Toyotomi Hidetsugu, in 1595
Hideyoshi ordered the execution of his nephew and heir, Toyotomi Hidetsugu, in 1595
Hideyoshi set up a regency government on his deathbed in 1598
Hideyoshi set up a regency government on his deathbed in 1598
Hideyoshi's death created a power vacuum with no appointed shÅgun over the armies
Hideyoshi's death created a power vacuum with no appointed shÅgun over the armies
The respected regent Maeda Toshiie kept the peace for a time, but he too died in 1599
The respected regent Maeda Toshiie kept the peace for a time, but he too died in 1599
Hideyoshi was a prominent general under Oda Nobunaga
Hideyoshi was a prominent general under Oda Nobunaga
Nobunaga defeated the ShÅgun Ashikaga Yoshiaki, unifying much of Japan under his rule
Nobunaga defeated the ShÅgun Ashikaga Yoshiaki, unifying much of Japan under his rule
Akechi Mitsuhide betrayed and killed Nobunaga at the HonnÅ-ji Incident of 1582
Akechi Mitsuhide betrayed and killed Nobunaga at the HonnÅ-ji Incident of 1582
Hideyoshi quickly avenged his master and consolidated control over Japan afterward
Hideyoshi quickly avenged his master and consolidated control over Japan afterward
Hideyoshi's father was an ashigaru (foot soldier), but he rose to become the ruler of Japan
Hideyoshi's father was an ashigaru (foot soldier), but he rose to become the ruler of Japan
Hideyoshi married noble women to bolster his claim to power
Hideyoshi married noble women to bolster his claim to power
The invasions of Korea significantly weakened the Toyotomi clan's power and support
The invasions of Korea significantly weakened the Toyotomi clan's power and support
Hideyoshi ordered the execution of his nephew and heir, Toyotomi Hidetsugu, in 1595
Hideyoshi ordered the execution of his nephew and heir, Toyotomi Hidetsugu, in 1595
Hideyoshi set up a regency government on his deathbed in 1598
Hideyoshi set up a regency government on his deathbed in 1598
Hideyoshi's death created a power vacuum with no appointed shÅgun over the armies
Hideyoshi's death created a power vacuum with no appointed shÅgun over the armies
The respected regent Maeda Toshiie kept the peace for a time, but he too died in 1599
The respected regent Maeda Toshiie kept the peace for a time, but he too died in 1599
Factions
Two main factions arose following Hideyoshi's rule and after his death:Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followersIshida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
Two main factions arose following Hideyoshi's rule and after his death:
Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followers
Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followers
Ishida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
Ishida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followers
Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followers
Ishida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
Ishida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
KatÅ Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori were publicly critical of the bureaucrats, which Tokugawa Ieyasu used to redirect animosity to weaken the Toyotomi clan.
KatÅ Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori were publicly critical of the bureaucrats, which Tokugawa Ieyasu used to redirect animosity to weaken the Toyotomi clan.
Rumors spread that Ieyasu would take over Hideyoshi's legacy, causing suspicion among loyalist bureaucrats, who thought Ieyasu was agitating unrest amongst Toyotomi's former vassals.
Rumors spread that Ieyasu would take over Hideyoshi's legacy, causing suspicion among loyalist bureaucrats, who thought Ieyasu was agitating unrest amongst Toyotomi's former vassals.
Conspiracy to assassinate Ieyasu surfaced, forcing Toyotomi loyalists, including Maeda Toshiie's son, Toshinaga, to submit to Ieyasu's authority.
Conspiracy to assassinate Ieyasu surfaced, forcing Toyotomi loyalists, including Maeda Toshiie's son, Toshinaga, to submit to Ieyasu's authority.
Uesugi Kagekatsu defied Ieyasu by building up his military, and when Ieyasu condemned him and demanded an explanation, Kagekatsu's chief advisor mocked Ieyasu's abuses and violated Hideyoshi's rules.
Uesugi Kagekatsu defied Ieyasu by building up his military, and when Ieyasu condemned him and demanded an explanation, Kagekatsu's chief advisor mocked Ieyasu's abuses and violated Hideyoshi's rules.
Ieyasu led supporters northward to attack the Uesugi clan, while Ishida Mitsunari created an alliance to challenge Ieyasu's supporters.
Ieyasu led supporters northward to attack the Uesugi clan, while Ishida Mitsunari created an alliance to challenge Ieyasu's supporters.
Two main factions arose following Hideyoshi's rule and after his death:Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followersIshida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
Two main factions arose following Hideyoshi's rule and after his death:
Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followers
Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followers
Ishida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
Ishida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followers
Tokugawa Ieyasu and their eastern Japanese followers
Ishida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
Ishida Mitsunari and Toyotomi clan loyalists, along with the lords of western Japan
KatÅ Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori were publicly critical of the bureaucrats, which Tokugawa Ieyasu used to redirect animosity to weaken the Toyotomi clan.
KatÅ Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori were publicly critical of the bureaucrats, which Tokugawa Ieyasu used to redirect animosity to weaken the Toyotomi clan.
Rumors spread that Ieyasu would take over Hideyoshi's legacy, causing suspicion among loyalist bureaucrats, who thought Ieyasu was agitating unrest amongst Toyotomi's former vassals.
Rumors spread that Ieyasu would take over Hideyoshi's legacy, causing suspicion among loyalist bureaucrats, who thought Ieyasu was agitating unrest amongst Toyotomi's former vassals.
Conspiracy to assassinate Ieyasu surfaced, forcing Toyotomi loyalists, including Maeda Toshiie's son, Toshinaga, to submit to Ieyasu's authority.
Conspiracy to assassinate Ieyasu surfaced, forcing Toyotomi loyalists, including Maeda Toshiie's son, Toshinaga, to submit to Ieyasu's authority.
Uesugi Kagekatsu defied Ieyasu by building up his military, and when Ieyasu condemned him and demanded an explanation, Kagekatsu's chief advisor mocked Ieyasu's abuses and violated Hideyoshi's rules.
Uesugi Kagekatsu defied Ieyasu by building up his military, and when Ieyasu condemned him and demanded an explanation, Kagekatsu's chief advisor mocked Ieyasu's abuses and violated Hideyoshi's rules.
Ieyasu led supporters northward to attack the Uesugi clan, while Ishida Mitsunari created an alliance to challenge Ieyasu's supporters.
Ieyasu led supporters northward to attack the Uesugi clan, while Ishida Mitsunari created an alliance to challenge Ieyasu's supporters.
Scholarly Assistant's Insights
The Battle of Sekigahara on October 21, 1600, in Japan's Gifu prefecture. Forces of Tokugawa Leyasu achieved victory.
Japanese History
Edo Period
Battle Of Sekigahara
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Oda Nobunaga
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