Ashikaga shogunate facts for kids
The Ashikaga shogunate (also called the Muromachi shogunate) was a powerful military government in Japan. It ruled Japan for many years, from 1336 to 1573.
The leaders of this government were called shoguns. Each shogun was a member of the important Ashikaga clan.
The time when the Ashikaga shogunate ruled is known as the Muromachi period. This period gets its name from a district in Kyoto. This is where the Ashikaga shoguns had their main home and government offices.
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What Was the Ashikaga Shogunate?
The Ashikaga shogunate was a type of government where military leaders held the real power. This was common in feudal Japan. The shogun was like a top general who ruled the country.
The Ashikaga clan started this government. They became very strong and took control from other groups. Their rule brought a long period of change and sometimes conflict to Japan.
History of the Ashikaga Shogunate
In 1336, a powerful leader named Ashikaga Takauji started the Ashikaga shogunate. He and his family, the Ashikaga clan, set up their government in the city of Kyoto.
This new government replaced an older one, the Kamakura shogunate. The Ashikaga shogunate aimed to bring peace and order to Japan.
How Did the Ashikaga Shogunate Rule?
The shoguns had a lot of power. They controlled the military and made important decisions for the country. They worked with local lords, called daimyo, to manage different regions of Japan.
Over time, the power of the shogunate changed. Some shoguns were very strong, while others had less control. This led to periods of peace and times of war.
The End of the Ashikaga Shogunate
The Ashikaga shogunate ruled for over 200 years. However, by the 1500s, its power began to weaken. Many local lords became more independent and fought among themselves.
This period of fighting is known as the Sengoku period, or the "Warring States" period. In 1573, the last Ashikaga shogun, Ashikaga Yoshiaki, was removed from power. This marked the end of the Ashikaga shogunate.
List of Ashikaga Shoguns
Here is a list of the Ashikaga shoguns and the years they ruled Japan:
- Ashikaga Takauji, ruled 1338–1358
- Ashikaga Yoshiakira, ruled 1359–1368
- Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, ruled 1368–1394
- Ashikaga Yoshimochi, ruled 1395–1423
- Ashikaga Yoshikazu, ruled 1423–1425
- Ashikaga Yoshinori, ruled 1429–1441
- Ashikaga Yoshikatsu, ruled 1442–1443
- Ashikaga Yoshimasa, ruled 1449–1473
- Ashikaga Yoshihisa, ruled 1474–1489
- Ashikaga Yoshitane, ruled 1490–1493, and again 1508–1521
- Ashikaga Yoshizumi, ruled 1494–1508
- Ashikaga Yoshiharu, ruled 1521–1546
- Ashikaga Yoshiteru, ruled 1546–1565
- Ashikaga Yoshihide, ruled 1568
- Ashikaga Yoshiaki, ruled 1568–1573
Images for kids
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The black and white striped symbol of the Ashikaga family.
See also
In Spanish: Shogunato Ashikaga para niños
