Northern Fujiwara: Map & History
The Northern Fujiwara were a Japanese noble family that ruled the Tōhoku region of Japan during the 12th century, 1094–1104, as their own realm.
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The Northern Fujiwara were a Japanese noble family that ruled the Tōhoku region of Japan during the 12th century, 1094–1104, as their own realm.
Modern Countries Once Part of Northern Fujiwara
At its mapped extent, Northern Fujiwara 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 Northern Fujiwara'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.
Northern Fujiwara in Depth
History
After its foundation by Fujiwara no Kiyohira in 1087, the Northern Fujiwara clan ruled the Mutsu and Dewa Province for over a century.
Along with Kiyohira, the next two generations of Fujiwara no Motohira and Hidehira saw the zenith of Northern Fujiwara's power in the Tōhoku region. At the zenith of their rule, they attracted a number of artisans from imperial capital Kyoto and created a capital city, Hiraizumi. They introduced the Kyoto and Heian culture into the area and built many temples, such as the Chūson-ji founded in 1095.
During the Genpei War (1180–1185), fought between the Minamoto clan and the Taira clan, the Northern Fujiwara remained neutral.
Origins
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After his father's death, Kiyohira was raised as a member of the Kiyohara clan, as his mother remarried into a Kiyohara family in Dewa Province. However, Kiyohira, with the aid of Minamoto no Yoshiie, became independent in 1087, after winning the Gosannen War, and they established themselves in Hiraizumi (in present-day Iwate Prefecture).
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Northern Fujiwara Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Northern Fujiwara appears, with the other states of the time.
Northern Fujiwara Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 44,949 km² in 1190 CE.
Northern Fujiwara: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Northern Fujiwara exist?
Northern Fujiwara is dated to 1094 CE – 1191 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
How large was Northern Fujiwara at its peak?
At its peak in 1190 AD Northern Fujiwara covered about 44,949 km².
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