Hokuzan: Map & History
Hokuzan , also known as Sanhoku before the 18th century, located in the north of Okinawa Island, was one of three independent political entities which controlled Okinawa in the 14th century during Sanzan period.
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Hokuzan , also known as Sanhoku before the 18th century, located in the north of Okinawa Island, was one of three independent political entities which controlled Okinawa in the 14th century during Sanzan period. The political entity was identified as a tiny country, a kingdom, or a principality by modern historians, however the rulers of Hokuzan were in fact not "kings" at all, but petty lords with their own retainers owing their direct service, and their own estates.
Hokuzan in Depth
History
Hokuzan first came into being in 1314 when Tamagusuku inherited the role of head chieftain of all of Okinawa from his father Eiji. He did not have the charisma or leadership qualities to command the loyalty of all the local lords, and so the Lord of Nakijin, one of many powerful local chieftains, decamped north with a number of lesser chieftains loyal to him and established himself in Nakijin Castle. Another powerful chieftain relocated into the south and established the kingdom of Nanzan, leaving Tamagusuku in control only of the central part of the island, which thus became the kingdom of Chūzan.
Though Hokuzan was the largest of the three kingdoms, it was also the poorest and the most sparsely populated.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Hokuzan (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Hokuzan: Key Facts
| Capital | Nakijin |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1314 |
| Dissolved | 1416 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q55523 (CC0).
Hokuzan Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Hokuzan appears, with the other states of the time.
Hokuzan Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 1,278 km² in 1418 CE.
Hokuzan: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Hokuzan exist?
Hokuzan is dated to 1314 CE – 1421 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Hokuzan?
The capital of Hokuzan was Nakijin.
How large was Hokuzan at its peak?
At its peak in 1418 AD Hokuzan covered about 1,278 km².
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