Kamakura Shogunate: Map & History
The Kamakura shogunate was the feudal military government of Japan during the Kamakura period from 1185 to 1333.
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The Kamakura shogunate was the feudal military government of Japan during the Kamakura period from 1185 to 1333.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kamakura Shogunate
At its mapped extent, Kamakura Shogunate covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kamakura Shogunate's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kamakura Shogunate in Depth
History
Historically in Japan, the power of civilian government was primarily held by the ruling emperor of Japan and their regents, typically appointed from the ranks of the Imperial Court and the aristocratic clans that vied for influence there. Military affairs were handled under the auspices of the civil government.
From 1180 to 1185, the Genpei War was fought between the Taira and Minamoto clans as part of a longstanding violent rivalry for influence over the Emperor and his court. Minamoto no Yoritomo defeated the Taira clan, but in his victory seized power from the civil aristocracy, politically relegating the Emperor and his court to symbolic figureheads. In 1192, Yoritomo and the Minamoto clan established a military government in Kamakura.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kamakura shogunate (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kamakura Shogunate: Key Facts
| Capital | Kamakura |
|---|---|
| Religion | shinbutsu-shūgō |
| Form of government | feudal monarchy |
| Currency | ryō |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Dissolved | 4 July 1333 |
Preceded by
- Taira administration
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q736839 (CC0).
Kamakura Shogunate Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kamakura Shogunate appears, with the other states of the time.
Kamakura Shogunate Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 320,516 km² in 1329 CE.
Kamakura Shogunate: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Kamakura Shogunate exist?
Kamakura Shogunate is dated to 1188 CE – 1332 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Kamakura Shogunate?
The capital of Kamakura Shogunate was Heian-kyō, (Emperor's palace), Kamakura, (Shōgun's residence).
How large was Kamakura Shogunate at its peak?
At its peak in 1329 AD Kamakura Shogunate covered about 320,516 km².
How did the map of Kamakura Shogunate change over time?
Kamakura Shogunate appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1200 CE to 1300 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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